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Brewers sweep Dodgers in NLCS, advance to 1st World Series in 44 years

The Brewers completed a four-game sweep of the Dodgers to win the NL pennant and reach the World Series for the first time since 1982.

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 1:29 AM
Brewers sweep Dodgers in NLCS, advance to 1st World Series in 44 years
Key Things to Know
  • The Milwaukee Brewers swept the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 6-4 victory to advance to the World Series.
  • Milwaukee rallied from an early 4-0 deficit against Dodgers starter Tyler Glasnow to tie the game.
  • Garrett Mitchell hit the go-ahead solo home run in the sixth inning off Tanner Scott.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-4 to complete a sweep of the National League Championship Series and advance to their first World Series since 1982. Overcoming an early four-run deficit sparked by Shohei Ohtani's three-run homer, the Brewers rallied to tie the game before Garrett Mitchell hit a go-ahead solo home run in the sixth inning.

Aaron Ashby earned a three-inning save to seal the victory and secure Milwaukee's first NL pennant. Jake Bauers was named NLCS MVP as the Brewers eliminated the two-time defending champion Dodgers, advancing to face either the Cleveland Guardians or Tampa Bay Rays.

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