Why Dodgers can overcome 2-0 NLCS deficit vs. Brewers: MLB champs are down but not out

The Dodgers, with a homer-happy lineup, stacked rotation and a version of Shohei Ohtani who can The two-time defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers host the Milwaukee Brewers for Game 3 of the NLCS Wednesday evening in Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers are trailing the Brewers 2-0 in the best-of-seven series, meaning the Dodgers need to win four of their next five games or their season is over. The champs are on the ropes, no doubt, as this is an uphill battle. In MLB playoff history, teams falling behind 2-0 are 16-79 in their series. Given all we've heard so often all season that the Dodgers winning the World Series is so inevitable, it might seem weird to see them with such steep odds.

And though I'm sticking with my prediction from the last six weeks (or more) that the Brewers will win the World Series, it would be beyond foolish to count the Dodgers out. First off, they are going home — and that's always good. The Brewers were seven games worse on the road in the regular season and went 1-1 in San Diego last round compared to their 4-0 playoff record in American Family Field. Plus, the Dodgers haven't been home since Oct. 4. It'll feel nice to have that familiarity. Here are four more reasons the Dodgers can