Brewers sweep Dodgers, reach World Series for first time since 1982
The Milwaukee Brewers swept the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series on Thursday, eliminating baseball's star-studded roster and advancing to their first World Series since 1982. Jake Bauers, a journeyman infielder who returned this season for health insurance, delivered key hits throughout the series. Milwaukee's 103-win team proved money cannot guarantee postseason success against fundamentally sound opponents.
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Published 16 Oct 2026, 13:15 UTC · Updated 16 Oct 2026, 16:11 UTC
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