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‘We got outplayed’: Dodgers tip cap to Brewers as title reign ends in sweep

The Dodgers' quest for a three-peat ended in a 6-4 loss to the Brewers, who defeated them so thoroughly in the NLCS that Los Angeles was left with little to second-guess.

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 1:29 AM
‘We got outplayed’: Dodgers tip cap to Brewers as title reign ends in sweep
Key Things to Know
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers were swept in the NLCS by the Milwaukee Brewers, ending their bid for a three-peat.
  • Milwaukee won the series-clinching finale 6-4 after overcoming an early 4-0 deficit against Los Angeles.
  • Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas announced his retirement as a player in the clubhouse after the game.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Los Angeles Dodgers' bid for a third consecutive World Series title ended following a 6-4 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers, completing an NLCS sweep. Despite taking an early 4-0 lead behind a Shohei Ohtani home run, Los Angeles could not hold off Milwaukee, who took the lead on Garrett Mitchell's home run off Tanner Scott. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts admitted the team was outplayed in all facets throughout the series.

Following the defeat, Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas announced his retirement as an active player, with expectations of transitioning into a front-office role. Los Angeles struggled offensively across the series, posting a .520 OPS and going 4-for-27 with runners in scoring position. Ohtani, who battled multiple injuries and hit .192 during the postseason, stated that he definitely plans to pitch next season.

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