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It wasn’t just Brewers dominance. There’s a simpler explanation for the Dodgers’ demise

The Dodgers were clearly outplayed by the Brewers in the NLCS, but there were several other factors behind the team's failed World Series three-peat bid.

By Maddie Lee · Los Angeles Times

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 10:00 AM

Key Things to Know

The Los Angeles Times highlights cumulative fatigue and injuries as primary factors in the Dodgers' NLCS elimination.
Milwaukee completed a four-game NLCS sweep against Los Angeles to reach the World Series.
The Dodgers fielded the oldest weighted lineup in MLB after grueling travel and back-to-back championship runs.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers failed to achieve a World Series three-peat after being swept by the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Championship Series. Beyond Milwaukee's strong performance, Lee highlights accumulated exhaustion, the major leagues' oldest lineup, and nagging injuries as simple explanations for why the Dodgers finally ran out of steam.

Shohei Ohtani struggled while managing knee and biceps issues, weakening the offense despite the earlier acquisition of pitcher Tarik Skubal. Milwaukee capitalized on Los Angeles' fatigue and vulnerabilities after winning 103 games during the regular season, advancing to the World Series.

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It wasn’t just Brewers dominance. There’s a simpler explanation for the Dodgers’ demise

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