After removing himself from the game after being hit by a pitch on the wrist, Freddie Freeman's X-rays came back negative.

Dodgers were swept by Milwaukee for the second straight series — the first time they’ve failed to beat the Brewers in a season series. Freddie Freeman leaves with a left wrist contusion

Preview, lineups, and expert betting tips for the MLB clash between Los Angeles Dodgers vs Milwaukee Brewers on July 20, 2025.

Freddie Freeman has been a pivotal point to the Los Angeles Dodgers since signing with the team on a six-year, $162 million deal with the team in 2022.

The Brewers have been playing great baseball, but expecting them to sweep the Dodgers twice in one month is too much (L.A. is 33-19 at home). Will Smith has destroyed left-handed pitching (179 wRC+), and Shohei Ohtani has been adept at punishing pitchers of either hand, so both are likely to play a part if the Dodgers score runs in bunches.

The Brewers occupy an interesting space as a small-market franchise enjoying consistent success, especially as an MLB labor stoppage looms.

Right-hander Quinn Priester collected 10 strikeouts, Caleb Durbin hit a home run and added an RBI double, and the Milwaukee Brewers continued their dominance over the host Los Angeles Dodgers with a 2-0 victory on Friday.

No team in MLB is hotter than the Milwaukee Brewers as the second half gets underway, with a significant portion of the credit going to their pitching staff.