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Even a four-run lead wasn’t good enough against the Brewers

The quest for a three peat is over. The Commissioner’s Trophy will find a new home. A year after the Dodgers swept the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2025 NLCS, Milwaukee returned the favor with a four-game sweep over the defending…

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 5:49 PM
Even a four-run lead wasn’t good enough against the Brewers
Key Things to Know
  • The Milwaukee Brewers overcame a four-run deficit to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-4 in NLCS Game 4.
  • The victory completed a four-game sweep, advancing Milwaukee to its first World Series since 1982.
  • Milwaukee outscored the two-time defending champions 21-9 and out-homered them 7-1 across the series sweep.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Milwaukee Brewers erased a four-run deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-4 in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium. The comeback victory completed a four-game sweep over the two-time defending champions and sent the Brewers to the World Series for the first time since 1982.

Throughout the four-game series, Milwaukee outscored Los Angeles 21-9 and out-homered them 7-1, effectively shutting down Shohei Ohtani and halting the Dodgers' pursuit of a third consecutive title.

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