Brewers Complete NLCS Sweep to Reach World Series

Milwaukee clinched a spot in the World Series on Thursday with a 6-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series, completing a four-game sweep. The win gave the Brewers their first National League pennant and set up a World Series opener on Oct. 23 against either Cleveland or Tampa Bay.

Garrett Mitchell provided the go-ahead run with a sixth-inning home run, and Milwaukee’s relievers secured the lead in the later innings. Mitchell later said he was excited to have more games to play and to celebrate with fans. Brewers captain Christian Yelich noted the team’s early deficit and its comeback, while manager Pat Murphy said the club entered the series hungry and focused on an even playing field.

Shohei Ohtani’s first postseason homer gave the Dodgers a 4-0 lead in the second inning, but the Brewers rallied. David Hamilton’s ninth-inning solo shot off Edwin Díaz added a two-run cushion. Aaron Ashby delivered three scoreless innings for a save, and first baseman Jake Bauers, named NLCS MVP, said the dugout never doubted the outcome.

The Dodgers’ attempt at a three-peat ended as injuries and a struggling offense limited their production. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts acknowledged his players’ effort despite the loss. Milwaukee became the first team to sweep a postseason series after being swept by the same opponent the previous year, and the first to sweep a best-of-seven series after trailing in every game.

Owner Mark Attanasio highlighted the significance of the achievement for the community and referenced the franchise’s history, noting the contributions of former leaders Bud Selig and Bob Uecker.