October 15, 2026 | National League Championship Series
The Milwaukee Brewers are heading to the World Series for the first time since 1982 after completing a stunning four-game sweep of the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers, earning a dramatic 6–4 victory in Game 4 on Thursday night at Dodger Stadium.
Milwaukee overcame an early four-run deficit, delivered the decisive blow with a sixth-inning home run from Garrett Mitchell, and relied on its bullpen to shut down Los Angeles late.
The comeback capped a remarkable turnaround after the Dodgers swept Milwaukee out of the NLCS a year earlier.
The Dodgers appeared ready to force a fifth game.
Shohei Ohtani launched a three-run home run after Andy Pages delivered an RBI single, giving Los Angeles a commanding 4–0 advantage
Ohtani’s blast was his first home run of the postseason and provided a much-needed spark for the home crowd.
Fourth inning: Milwaukee begins its comeback
The Brewers refused to fold. After Tyler Glasnow dominated the early innings, Milwaukee broke through with a pair of ground-rule doubles from William Contreras and Jake Bauers.
Bauers’ hit brought home two runs, cutting the deficit to 4–2 and shifting the momentum
Fifth inning: Brewers erase the deficit
Milwaukee took advantage of Los Angeles’ bullpen struggles, drawing four walks and stealing two bases during a crucial rally.
David Hamilton delivered a run-scoring single to make it 4–3.
The Dodgers then issued additional walks, and Bauers drew a bases-loaded walk to bring home the tying run.
After five innings, the teams were level at 4–4.
Sixth inning: Garrett Mitchell delivers the decisive blow
With the game tied, Garrett Mitchell stepped up against Dodgers reliever Tanner Scott.
After falling behind in the count, Mitchell worked his way back before driving a 409-foot solo home run to center field.
The go-ahead blast put Milwaukee ahead 5–4 and gave the Brewers the lead for the first time all night.
JoJo Romero then escaped a dangerous Dodgers threat by striking out Max Muncy with a runner at third.
Seventh and eighth innings: Milwaukee’s bullpen takes control
Aaron Ashby and the Milwaukee relief corps repeatedly prevented Los Angeles from finding the equalizer.
Ashby struck out Ohtani and helped neutralize the Dodgers’ threats, while the Brewers’ defense and pitching held firm under pressure
Ninth inning: Hamilton seals the sweep
David Hamilton provided the final blow with a two-out solo home run off Edwin Díaz, extending Milwaukee’s lead to 6–4.
The Brewers closed out the victory, completing a historic sweep and sending their players into a celebration that had been years in the making
Top Performers
Garrett Mitchell — Brewers
Delivered the decisive sixth-inning home run and helped Milwaukee complete the comeback. His clutch power proved decisive for the second consecutive game.
Jake Bauers — Brewers
Drove in two runs with a fourth-inning double and forced home the tying run with a bases-loaded walk in the fifth. He was subsequently named NLCS MVP.
Shohei Ohtani — Dodgers
Hit a three-run homer that gave Los Angeles an early four-run lead, but the Dodgers could not sustain their advantage
Aaron Ashby — Brewers
Delivered three scoreless innings and recorded the save, helping shut down the Dodgers’ late comeback attempts
Turning Point
The decisive sequence was Milwaukee’s fifth-inning rally, which erased a 4–0 deficit and exposed the Dodgers’ bullpen problems.
Mitchell’s solo homer in the sixth then transformed the comeback into a lead, while Hamilton’s ninth-inning blast provided crucial insurance.
What the Result Means
The Brewers’ 6–4 victory completes a 4–0 NLCS sweep and sends Milwaukee to its second World Series in franchise history.
The club’s previous appearance came in 1982, when it was still an American League team.
For Los Angeles, the defeat ends its bid for another National League pennant.
Despite Ohtani’s early heroics, the Dodgers could not protect their lead or contain Milwaukee’s relentless offense.
Final Verdict: Milwaukee demonstrated resilience, timely hitting and superior late-game execution.
The Brewers overcame a four-run deficit on the road, won the decisive moments and earned their place on baseball’s biggest stage.
