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Brewers Face Dodgers in Spring Training Rematch at American Family Fields

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In a thrilling rematch of the National League Championship Series, the Milwaukee Brewers take on the Los Angeles Dodgers at American Family Fields of Phoenix. The stakes may not be as high in spring training, but the competitive spirit remains fierce as both teams prepare for the upcoming season.

Starting on the mound for the Brewers is Aaron Ashby, who is being stretched out for a potential starting role this season. Following him will be offseason addition Shane Drohan and non-roster invitee Jacob Waguespack. The Dodgers counter with Emmett Sheehan, who is set to take the mound for his team.

The Brewers have lined up a strong starting roster for today’s game, featuring key players eager to make their mark. Sal Frelick will kick things off in centerfield, with Luis Rengifo and 2018 MVP Christian Yelich batting second and third, respectively. Jake Bauers and Gary Sanchez will fortify the middle of the order, while spring breakout stars Akil Baddoo and Brandon Lockridge follow. Rounding out the lineup are David Hamilton and Greg Jones, looking to make an impact from the bottom of the order.

In a strategic move, the Brewers also made roster cuts earlier in the day, optioning Jeferson Quero and Sammy Peralta while reassigning non-roster invitees including Jesus Made, Luke Adams, and Greg Jones.

Fans can catch all the action live, with first pitch scheduled for 3:10 PM CT. The game will be broadcast on Brewers.TV, featuring commentary from Jeff Levering and Tim Dillard to guide viewers through the matchup.

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.

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