Coverage dated October 15, 2026 to October 16, 2026

Brewers Sweep Dodgers, Head to World Series For First Time in 44 Years

Headline from Newsweek, on the newest of 3 developments

After being swept a year ago in the 2025 NLCS by the Dodgers, the Brewers returned the favor on Thursday night in Los Angeles.

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Developments in this update

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  1. Brewers stun Dodgers with back-to-back homers in 7th inning and ride 6-2 win to 3-0 lead in NLCS

    Headline from WHEC Rochester ·

  2. Dodgers' three-peat bid falls short after getting swept in NLCS to Brewers

    Headline from Foxla ·

  3. Newest

    Brewers Sweep Dodgers, Head to World Series For First Time in 44 Years

    Headline from Newsweek ·

6 reports not tied to one development ·

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61 articles, oldest first.

  1. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Dodgers down 3-0 to Brewers in NLCS and must win 4 in a row for chance at 3rd straight championship (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    The Los Angeles Dodgers are in a tough spot, facing elimination in the postseason

  2. NBC Los Angeles

    Brewers sweep Dodgers in NLCS, dash LA's hopes for third straight title (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 15: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after striking out against the Milwaukee Brewers during the seventh inning in game four of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium on October 15, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.

  3. West Hawaii Today

    Brewers’ blasts push Dodgers to the brink. Is 3-peat dream over for champs? (opens West Hawaii Today)

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    West Hawaii Today's feed description

    LOS ANGELES — The Milwaukee Brewers are one game away from their first trip to the World Series since 1982, as “Brewer Ball” turned into a barrage. Back-to-back home runs from Jake Bauers and Garrett Mitchell powered Milwaukee to a 6-2 victory in Game 3 to put the Los Angeles Dodgers on the brink of…

  4. Hawaiitribune Herald

    Late-game homers send Brewers to 3-0 NLCS advantage over Dodgers (opens Hawaiitribune Herald)

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    Hawaiitribune Herald's feed description

    LOS ANGELES — Jake Bauers put his team’s determination on full display, getting the Milwaukee Brewers within one victory of their first World Series appearance in 44 years.

  5. WHEC Rochester

    Brewers stun Dodgers with back-to-back homers in 7th inning and ride 6-2 win to 3-0 lead in NLCS (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    WHEC Rochester's feed description

    Jake Bauers and Garrett Mitchell hit back-to-back homers off Blake Snell in the seventh inning to help the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2 in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series. The win gave the Brewers a commanding 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.

  6. Richmond Times-Dispatch

    Dodgers' nightmare may soon extend far beyond Brewers, NLCS | Opinion (opens Richmond Times-Dispatch)

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    Richmond Times-Dispatch's feed description

    Even the most demoralized fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers must understand it’s likely going to get worse than this — and soon.

  7. New York Post

    Dodgers dynasty ends with loss to Brewers in NLCS, former NL MVP predicts (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The Dodgers are on the verge of elimination in the National League Championship Series. The Brewers have won three straight games to push the Dodgers to the edge, and most people believe the back-to-back World Series champions are finished this October.

  8. FOX 6 Milwaukee

    Brewers score: Milwaukee sweeps Los Angeles, heading to World Series (opens FOX 6 Milwaukee)

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    FOX 6 Milwaukee's feed description

    The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in four games to win the National League Championship Series and advance to the World Series!

  9. Foxla

    Dodgers' three-peat bid falls short after getting swept in NLCS to Brewers (opens Foxla)

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    Foxla's feed description

    The Los Angeles Dodgers have officially fallen short in their bid for a three-peat World Series run. The Dodgers were swept by the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Championship Series on Thursday, losing 6-4 in Game 4.

  10. Local News 8

    Milwaukee Brewers end the Dodgers’ quest for a third-straight title, sweeping LA to earn a trip to the World Series (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    By Kyle Feldscher, CNN (CNN) — Major League Baseball will have a new champion this fall. The Milwaukee Brewers are headed to the World Series after a dominating sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers, the reigning two-time champions.

  11. NBC News

    Brewers sweep Dodgers to reach World Series for first time since 1982 (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Milwaukee will face either the Cleveland Guardians or the Tampa Bay Rays in the Fall Classic. The NLCS result ends Los Angeles’ bid to win three straight MLB championships.

  12. KTLA Los Angeles

    Brewers sweep Dodgers, advance to World Series (opens KTLA Los Angeles)

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    KTLA Los Angeles's feed description

    The Milwaukee Brewers rallied from an early four-run deficit to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-4 and complete a sweep of the National League Championship Series Thursday night in Los Angeles. This story is currently being updated.

  13. ABC 7 Los Angeles

    Dodgers' dream of a World Series three-peat ends as Brewers complete NLCS sweep (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)

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    ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description

    The Dodgers have been eliminated from the postseason as the Brewers completed a sweep of the two-time defending champion in the NLCS.

  14. WDIO Duluth

    Brewers sweep the Dodgers in the NLCS to reach the World Series for the first time since 1982 (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    WDIO Duluth's feed description

    Garrett Mitchell hit a go-ahead homer in the sixth inning, leading the Milwaukee Brewers to a 6-4 comeback win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series. The victory sends the Brewers to their first World Series since 1982.

  15. New York Post

    Dodgers collapse in Game 4 loss to Brewers, watch three-peat end with NLCS sweep (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The Dodgers’ reign atop Major League Baseball officially ended at 8:08 p.m. Thursday night.

  16. The Guardian

    Brilliant Brewers reach first World Series since 1982 as Dodgers blow 4-0 lead (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    NLCS Game 4: Brewers 6-4 Dodgers Defending champions swept out of playoffs Milwaukee roar back from four runs down Brewers will face Rays or Guardians in World Series Jake Bauers started the Brewers’ comeback with a two-run double and Garrett Mitchell hit a go-ahead home run to deliver a 6-4 victory…

  17. We Are Green Bay

    Milwaukee Brewers reach the World Series for the first time since 1982 (opens We Are Green Bay)

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    We Are Green Bay's feed description

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — Garrett Mitchell hit a go-ahead homer off reliever Tanner Scott in the sixth inning, Milwaukee's bullpen slammed the door late and the Brewers rallied past the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-4 on Thursday in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series to earn their first trip to the …

  18. Sun Times

    Brewers advance to World Series for first time since 1982 (opens Sun Times)

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    Sun Times's feed description

    LOS ANGELES — Garrett Mitchell hit a go-ahead homer off reliever Tanner Scott in the sixth inning, Milwaukee's bullpen slammed the door late and the Brewers rallied past the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-4 on Thursday in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series to earn their first trip to the World…

  19. Triblive

    Brewers sweep Dodgers in NLCS to reach World Series for 1st time since 1982 (opens Triblive)

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    Triblive's feed description

    LOS ANGELES — Garrett Mitchell hit a go-ahead homer off reliever Tanner Scott in the sixth inning, Milwaukee’s bullpen slammed the door late and the Brewers rallied past the Los Angeles Dodgers, 6-4, on Thursday in Game 4 of the NL Championship Series to earn their first trip to the World Series sin…

  20. WKBN Youngstown

    Brewers sweep the Dodgers in the NLCS to reach the World Series (opens WKBN Youngstown)

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    WKBN Youngstown's feed description

    The Brewers topped the Dodgers 6-4 in game four of the NLCS.

  21. Fox News

    Brewers officially end Dodgers dynasty with ridiculous 6-4 comeback in game four to complete NLCS sweep (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Shohei Ohtani's 428-foot three-run homer gave the Dodgers a 4-0 lead, but the Brewers' unlikely heroes erased it all to complete an NLCS sweep.

  22. New York Post

    Brewers manager twists the knife after Dodgers’ humiliating postseason collapse (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The Dodgers’ season is over. After losing four straight games to the Brewers in the National League Championship series, the hopes of a historic three-peat have diminished. As Milwaukee accepted the National League pennant at Dodger Stadium Thursday night, Brewers manager Pat Murphy took a moment to…

  23. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Brewers sweep Dodgers, headed to first World Series since 1982 (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    The Milwaukee Brewers rallied from a 4-0 deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-4 in Game 4, completing a stunning four-game sweep to reach their first World Series since 1982.

  24. The Columbian

    Brewers sweep Dodgers to win NL pennant (opens The Columbian)

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    The Columbian's feed description

    Garrett Mitchell hit a go-ahead homer in the sixth inning, leading the Milwaukee Brewers to a 6-4 comeback win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series.

  25. LocalSYR

    CBA's Murphy leads Brewers to first World Series appearance since 1982 (opens LocalSYR)

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    LocalSYR's feed description

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — Garrett Mitchell hit a go-ahead homer in the sixth inning, Milwaukee's brilliant bullpen slammed the door late and the Brewers rallied past the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-4 on Thursday in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series to earn their first World Series trip since 1982…

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