Milwaukee Brewers defeat Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2: Recap & Betting Results
Sun, Aug 16, 2026 · MLB · Milwaukee Brewers 6, Los Angeles Dodgers 2
The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2 on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. The Milwaukee Brewers covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 7.5, with 8 runs combined.
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Los Angeles Dodgers final score and game recap
The Milwaukee Brewers won by 4 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Logan Henderson (Milwaukee Brewers): 7.0 innings, 1 earned run, 6 strikeouts.
- Jake Bauers (Milwaukee Brewers): 4-for-4, 2 RBIs, 1 run.
- Tarik Skubal (Los Angeles Dodgers): 6.0 innings, 1 earned run, 7 strikeouts.
- Andy Pages (Los Angeles Dodgers): 1-for-3, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Milwaukee Brewers vs. Los Angeles Dodgers?
The Milwaukee Brewers covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 4 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Los Angeles Dodgers -1.5.
Did Milwaukee Brewers vs. Los Angeles Dodgers go over or under the total?
The game went over: 8 runs combined against a closing total of 7.5, over by 0.5.
The total opened and closed at 7.5.
Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles Dodgers betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Milwaukee Brewers 77-48 in the 2026 regular season (41-22 at home, 36-26 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 62 of 121 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 51 times and under 67 times, with 3 pushes. That made it two straight wins for the Milwaukee Brewers.
This result left the Los Angeles Dodgers 74-51 in the 2026 regular season (37-26 at home, 37-25 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 52 of 123 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 58 times and under 64 times, with 1 push. That made it two straight losses for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
What's next for Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles Dodgers?
Next for the Milwaukee Brewers: the Seattle Mariners at home on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Next for the Los Angeles Dodgers: at the Colorado Rockies on Monday, August 17, 2026.