Live Analysis and Updates: NLCS Game 3 and ALCS Game 4

The MLB playoffs are heating up with two exciting games on Thursday. The Milwaukee Brewers are determined to secure their first victory of the National League Championship Series (NLCS) against the Los Angeles Dodgers. At the same time, the Toronto Blue Jays aim to tie the American League Championship Series (ALCS) against the Seattle Mariners.

NLCS Game 3: Brewers vs. Dodgers

The NLCS continues with Game 3 at Dodger Stadium. The Los Angeles Dodgers currently hold a 2-0 series lead over the Milwaukee Brewers. The starting pitchers for this crucial matchup are:

• Aaron Ashby (Milwaukee Brewers)
• Tyler Glasnow (Los Angeles Dodgers)

Lineups for Game 3

Both teams have announced their lineups for Game 3:

Milwaukee Brewers

• 1. Jackson Chourio (R) – RF
• 2. Brice Turang (L) – 2B
• 3. William Contreras (R) – C
• 4. Christian Yelich (L) – DH
• 5. Andrew Vaughn (R) – 1B
• 6. Sal Frelick (L) – CF
• 7. Caleb Durbin (R) – 3B
• 8. Jake Bauers (L) – LF
• 9. Joey Ortiz (R) – SS

Los Angeles Dodgers

• 1. Shohei Ohtani (L) – DH
• 2. Mookie Betts (R) – SS
• 3. Will Smith (R) – C
• 4. Freddie Freeman (L) – 1B
• 5. Tommy Edman (S) – 2B
• 6. Teoscar Hernandez (R) – RF
• 7. Max Muncy (L) – 3B
• 8. Enrique Hernandez (R) – LF
• 9. Andy Pages (R) – CF

ALCS Game 4: Blue Jays vs. Mariners

In the same day, the Toronto Blue Jays face a crucial challenge in Game 4 of the ALCS. They will look to even the series after defeating the Seattle Mariners in Game 3. The Mariners currently lead the series 2-1. The starting pitchers for this matchup are:

• Max Scherzer (Toronto Blue Jays)
• Luis Castillo (Seattle Mariners)

Lineups for Game 4

The lineups have also been released for the Blue Jays and Mariners in this pivotal game:

Toronto Blue Jays

• 1. George Springer (R) – DH
• 2. Nathan Lukes (L) – LF
• 3. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (R) – 1B
• 4. Alejandro Kirk (R) – C
• 5. Daulton Varsho (L) – CF
• 6. Ernie Clement (R) – 3B
• 7. Addison Barger (L) – RF
• 8. Isiah Kiner-Falefa (R) – 2B
• 9. Andres Gimenez (L) – SS

Seattle Mariners

• 1. Randy Arozarena (R) – LF
• 2. Cal Raleigh (S) – C
• 3. Julio Rodriguez (R) – CF
• 4. Jorge Polanco (S) – DH
• 5. Josh Naylor (L) – 1B
• 6. Eugenio Suarez (R) – 3B
• 7. Dominic Canzone (L) – RF
• 8. J.P. Crawford (L) – SS
• 9. Leo Rivas (S) – 2B

Stay tuned for live updates, in-game highlights, and post-game analysis as the NLCS and ALCS continue to unfold. Follow El-Balad for the latest developments in the MLB playoffs.