Brewers on cusp of World Series trip as Dodgers face playoff mortality

Key Points:

• The Milwaukee Brewers took a commanding 3-0 lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series (NLCS) with a 6-2 victory in Game 3, putting them on the brink of their first World Series appearance in 44 years.
• The Brewers outperformed the Dodgers in all aspects, including pitching, bullpen performance, clutch hitting, and even home runs, despite having one of the lowest homer totals in the majors during the regular season.
• Dodgers manager Dave Roberts declined to use his famous stolen base from the 2004 ALCS as motivation, acknowledging the tough situation as the Dodgers face near-impossible odds to overcome a 3-0 series deficit.
• Brewers manager Pat Murphy emphasized the team's focus on staying grounded and taking one step at a time as they near the "top of the mountain," aiming to maintain their momentum until the World Series begins.
• The Brewers will await the winner of the Tampa Bay Rays-Cleveland Guardians series for their World Series opponent, while the Dodgers face a disappointing end to their title defense.