Brewers clinch NLCS sweep, advance to first World Series since 1982
Milwaukee defeated Los Angeles 6-4 in Game 4 to complete a 4-0 sweep of the National League Championship Series and will meet the ALCS winner in the 2026 World Series.
Milwaukee secured a spot in the 2026 World Series after completing a 4-0 sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series. The Brewers won Game 4 by a 6-4 margin, ending the Dodgers’ bid for a third consecutive championship.
Christian Yelich praised the team’s perseverance, saying the organization’s long-term supporters finally saw a breakthrough. Garrett Mitchell, who hit a solo home run in the sixth inning, described the victory as “absolutely surreal” and highlighted the team’s resilience after falling behind early.
The Dodgers built a 4-0 lead in the second inning, with Shohei Ohtani’s three-run homer contributing to the early advantage. Milwaukee responded with timely hits, including a ground-rule double by Jake Bauers and a ninth-inning home run by David Hamilton that extended the lead.
Milwaukee’s bullpen played a pivotal role throughout the series, limiting the Dodgers to minimal runs in the first three games. Relievers combined for scoreless innings in Games 1 and 2, and rookie starter Robert Gasser delivered five scoreless innings in Game 3.
The Brewers finished the regular season with a league-best 103 wins and the lowest ERA in the National League (3.23), dropping to 1.74 in the postseason. Catcher William Contreras posted a .370 average with three home runs and five RBIs in the playoffs, while outfielder Jackson Chourio led the team with seven homers.
Brewers manager Pat Murphy noted the team’s depth, contrasting it with the Dodgers’ roster of veteran stars. Milwaukee will face the winner of the American League Championship Series—either the Cleveland Guardians or the Tampa Bay Rays—in the World Series, which begins next Friday in Milwaukee.