The Milwaukee Brewers swept the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday night to win the National League Championship Series. This victory marks the first time in 44 years that the Brewers have advanced to the World Series.

A historic series turnaround

According to Opta Stats, Milwaukee has become the first team in MLB history to reverse a sweep in a best-of-seven series. The Brewers managed to defeat the same opponent that had swept them during the previous consecutive season.

The series featured several key performances from the Milwaukee roster:

  • Jacob Misiorowski allowed only one run in Game 1.
  • Brice Turang hit a solo home run to tie Game 1.
  • William Contreras recorded three run-scoring hits in Game 2.
  • Jake Bauers hit a two-run homer in Game 3.

How did the series unfold?

The Brewers established momentum early in the series. In Game 1, Luis Lara delivered a go-ahead RBI single to secure a 2-1 win. The team followed that with a 7-4 victory in Game 2, supported by a bullpen that retired 15 consecutive batters in the final five innings.

In Game 3, the series moved to Los Angeles. While the Dodgers briefly held a lead, Milwaukee responded with home runs from both Bauers and Garrett Mitchell to win 6-2. Although the Dodgers attempted a comeback in Game 4, the Brewers completed the sweep.

Key moments and player struggles

The series was not without tension for both clubs. In the final game, Los Angeles faced elimination and saw a resurgence from their lineup. The Dodgers had previously considered removing two-way player Shohei Ohtani from the lineup due to a prolonged slump, but he responded by hitting a three-run home run during the fourth game.

Despite that offensive burst from Ohtani, the Dodgers could not overcome the Brewers' consistent play. The Los Angeles side saw Max Muncy strike out to end the sixth inning of the final game, signaling the conclusion of the series and the Milwaukee celebration.

FAQ

When did the Brewers win the series?

The Milwaukee Brewers secured their series sweep on Thursday, October 15, 2026.

Where was the final game played?

The fourth game of the National League Championship Series took place in Los Angeles.