Brewers sweep Dodgers, reach World Series for first time since 1982
Milwaukee completes the rally
The Dodgers built a 4-0 advantage in the second inning, helped by Shohei Ohtani’s first home run of the postseason. Milwaukee chipped away, then tied the score before Mitchell’s sixth-inning drive put the Brewers in front.
Mitchell hit a 409-foot homer to center field after falling behind 0-2. David Hamilton added insurance with a two-out solo shot in the ninth, giving Milwaukee a 6-4 lead.
Bullpen holds off Dodgers
Milwaukee’s relievers shut down several Los Angeles threats late in the game. Aaron Ashby worked three scoreless innings and earned the save. The victory ended the Dodgers’ bid for a third consecutive championship. Manager Dave Roberts praised the Brewers, saying, “Those guys played flawless. You got to sometimes tip your cap.”
A return to the World Series
The Brewers claimed their first National League pennant and their second league championship overall. Their previous World Series appearance came in 1982, when the franchise was in the American League and lost a seven-game series to the St. Louis Cardinals.
The sweep was notable because Milwaukee had lost all four NLCS games to Los Angeles last season. The Brewers also trailed in every game of this best-of-seven series, yet swept it.
Key points
- Milwaukee beat Los Angeles 6-4 in Game 4 to complete the NLCS sweep.
- Garrett Mitchell’s sixth-inning homer broke a 4-4 tie.
- The Brewers won their first NL pennant and return to the World Series for the first time since 1982.