Dodgers-Brewers NLCS position by position breakdown

The National League Championship Series features a 100-win matchup between the 103-win Milwaukee Brewers and the 100-win Los Angeles Dodgers, starting Sunday in Milwaukee. In a position-by-position breakdown, MLB.com evaluates the rematch of last year's sweep, giving the edge to the Dodgers at first base, shortstop, third base, center field, right field, designated hitter, and starting pitching rotation.

MLB.com grants the Brewers advantages at catcher, second base, left field, and bullpen relief. Despite praising Milwaukee's regular-season success, elite bullpen, and young stars, the analysis ultimately predicts the Dodgers to win the series in seven games due to superior power hitting and starting rotation depth.