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Milwaukee Brewers sweep Dodgers to reach first World Series since 1982
October 16, 2026 at 04:00 AM
The Brewers erased a 4-0 deficit to win 6-4 and sweep the National League Championship Series, clinching their first World Series appearance since 1982.
- Garrett Mitchell's sixth-inning home run put Milwaukee ahead 5-4 after Jake Bauers' two-run double and bases-loaded walk had tied the game.
- Aaron Ashby recorded his second postseason save, holding the Dodgers scoreless over the final three innings.
- Ohtani's three-run homer gave Los Angeles a 4-0 lead, but the Dodgers stranded runners in scoring position over the final three innings, with Will Smith reaching third in the eighth.
- Milwaukee opens the World Series at home on October 23 against either Cleveland or Tampa Bay, with the Guardians leading that series 2-1.