Brewers sweep Dodgers to reach World Series
The Milwaukee Brewers completed a four-game sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers to win the National League Championship Series and reach their first World Series since 1982, ESPN, CBS Sports and Yahoo Sports reported. Jake Bauers was named the series’ most valuable player, becoming the first Brewer to receive that award.
Why it matters
The sweep ended the Dodgers’ run and returned Milwaukee to baseball’s championship series after 44 years.
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Part of the October 16, 2026 brief.