Milwaukee Brewers Defeat Dodgers to Reach World Series

In a dramatic turn of events, the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2026 NLCS, marking their first World Series appearance since 1982. The Brewers rallied from a 4-run deficit in Game 4 at Dodger Stadium to clinch the series.

Key contributions came from Jake Bauers and Garrett Mitchell, who drove in four of Milwaukee's six runs in the decisive game. Bauers, who had struggled in the previous season, hit a ground-rule double in the fourth inning and later tied the game with a bases-loaded walk, setting the stage for Mitchell's solo home run in the sixth.

Bauers concluded the series with four hits, including two extra-base hits, and three walks, earning him the NLCS MVP title. His performance was unexpected given his previous season's struggles, which nearly led him to retirement.