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Brewers Sweep Dodgers, Earn First World Series Spot Since 1982
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The Decisive Game
On October 15, 2026, the Milwaukee Brewers rallied from a four-run early deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6–4 in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series (NLCS). Jake Bauers sparked the comeback with a two-run double and a bases-loaded walk in the fifth inning. Garrett Mitchell delivered the go-ahead solo homer in the sixth, and David Hamilton added an insurance run with a ninth-inning homer. Four Brewers pitchers combined to hold the Dodgers scoreless over the final seven innings, completing a four-game sweep.
Background & Context
The Dodgers entered the series as the two-time defending World Series champions and were aiming to become the first National League team to win three straight titles. Milwaukee, the franchise’s smallest market, had never won a World Series and had last appeared in the Fall Classic in 1982, when the team was still in the American League. The Brewers entered the postseason with a franchise-record 103 regular-season wins, the best National League earned run average (3.23), and a payroll of roughly $143 million—19th in MLB.
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Official Statements & Responses
Garrett Mitchell described the moment as “absolutely surreal,” noting the difficulty of overturning a four-run early lead. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts explained that he moved Shohei Ohtani back to the leadoff spot because he believed giving Ohtani five at-bats offered the best chance for the Dodgers to generate runs.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Playing with that chip on our shoulder,” — Aaron Ashby
- “I’ve always dreamt of moments like these as a kid,” — Garrett Mitchell
- “You don’t ever know what to expect coming into a series like that last year. You don’t know how bad it could be and then it was as bad as it was,” — Aaron Ashby
- “The work, being here till 9 o'clock two nights ago working, the at-bats yesterday -- for me, baking all that in, I felt, 'Absolutely, put him at the top,'” — Dave Roberts, dodgers manager
What’s Next
The Brewers will host the opening game of the World Series on Oct 23, 2026 at American Family Field. Their opponent will be the winner of the American League Championship Series between the Cleveland Guardians and the Tampa Bay Rays.
Timeline
- October 15, 2026 – Brewers complete NLCS sweep, 6–4 win in Game 4.
- Oct 23, 2026 – World Series opener scheduled at Milwaukee.