Dodgers’ World Series dreams come crashing down in Los Angeles as Brewers complete a humiliating sweep

• The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-4 to complete a four game postseason sweep.

• Garrett Mitchell hit a clutch go ahead home run in the sixth inning to silence the Dodger Stadium crowd.

• Milwaukee advances to the World Series for the first time since the historic 1982 campaign.

The Major League Baseball postseason delivered a shocking climax as the Milwaukee Brewers officially ended the championship defense of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Playing under immense pressure in Southern California, the visiting Brewers executed a masterclass in situational hitting and shutdown relief pitching, securing a decisive 6-4 victory in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series. This stunning four game sweep brings an abrupt and humiliating end to the reigning champions World Series ambitions, sending Milwaukee to the Fall Classic for the first time in over four decades.

BARRIDA Y FRACASO ANGELINO 🧹⚾

​Los Angeles Dodgers firmaron una dolorosa eliminación en la postemporada tras ser barridos por los Milwaukee Brewers en la Serie de Campeonato de la Liga Nacional.

​La novena angelina fue incapaz de ganar un solo partido de los cuatro disputados en la serie ante los Cerveceros, despidiéndose del boleto a la Serie Mundial tras caer con una pizarra de 6-4 en el último encuentro. 📉💔

— Estadio Deportes (@EstadioDxts) October 16, 2026

Offensive resilience and Garrett Mitchell clutch home run heroics

Entering the elimination game with aggressive intent against starting pitcher Shane Drohan, the Dodgers attempted to seize early control of the tempo. However, Milwaukee resilient lineup methodically fought back in the middle frames, ignited by an RBI double from Jake Bauers that capitalized on defensive lapses and leveled the score. The definitive turning point arrived in the top of the sixth inning when outfielder Garrett Mitchell launched a towering solo home run off relief pitcher Tanner Scott into deep center field, delivering a demoralizing blow from which the home side could not recover.

Lockdown bullpen execution and securing the National League pennant

Following the go ahead blast, the Brewers bullpen showcased the elite reliability that defined their entire championship run. Despite late inning rally attempts by powerful Dodger hitters placing runners in scoring position, Milwaukee relief pitchers locked down the diamond and secured the final three outs. As the final ball was gloved for the twenty seventh out, celebration erupted across the visitors dugout as the franchise claimed its first National League pennant since 1982, setting up a highly anticipated World Series matchup against the American League champion.

 

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Cover photos from: @brewers