Brewers sweep Dodgers to reach first World Series in 44 years
The Milwaukee Brewers finished a 3‑0 series lead with a Game 4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers, completing a sweep and advancing to the World Series for the first time since 1982.
Key points
- Brewers won Game 4 at Dodger Stadium, completing a 3‑0 sweep of the Dodgers.
- Los Angeles Dodgers, two‑time defending champions, were eliminated from the postseason.
- Brewers will face either the Cleveland Guardians or Tampa Bay Rays in the World Series opener on Oct. 23 in Milwaukee.
Brewers complete NLCS sweep
Game 4 of the National League Championship Series was played on Oct. 15, 2026 at Dodger Stadium, featuring the Milwaukee Brewers and the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The Brewers entered the game with a 3‑0 series lead and won, completing a four‑game sweep of the Dodgers.
The two‑time defending World Series champions, the Los Angeles Dodgers, were eliminated from the postseason.
The victory sends the Brewers to the World Series, their first Fall Classic in 44 years.
Game 1 of the World Series is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 23, in Milwaukee, with the opponent to be either the Cleveland Guardians or the Tampa Bay Rays.
Your questions, answered
How many games did the Brewers sweep the Dodgers in the NLCS?
The Brewers swept the Dodgers in four games, winning Game 4 to complete a 3‑0 series lead.
When is the first game of the World Series scheduled?
The first World Series game is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 23, in Milwaukee.
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