Brewers reach first World Series since 1982, eliminating defending champion Dodgers
Milwaukee rallies from four runs down to beat Los Angeles in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series.
At a glance
- Brewers defeated Dodgers 6-4 in NLCS Game 4 to advance to World Series
- Milwaukee rallied from a four-run deficit
- Garrett Mitchell and David Hamilton hit key homers for the Brewers
- Dodgers were defending champions
The Milwaukee Brewers advanced to the World Series for the first time since 1982 by defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-4 in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series on Thursday. The Brewers overcame a four-run deficit, with Garrett Mitchell hitting a go-ahead homer in the sixth inning and David Hamilton adding a two-run shot in the ninth.
The victory eliminated the defending champion Dodgers from the playoffs. The Brewers will face either the Tampa Bay Rays or Cleveland Guardians in the World Series.
Why it matters
The Brewers' World Series appearance is their first in over 40 years, marking a significant milestone for the franchise.
Original reporting
- The Guardian — SportBrilliant Brewers reach first World Series since 1982 as Dodgers blow 4-0 lead
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