Brewers sweep the Dodgers to reach the World Series : NPR
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Key Points:
- The Milwaukee Brewers swept the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series, clinching their first NL pennant and advancing to the World Series for the first time in 44 years.
- Garrett Mitchell hit a go-ahead homer in the sixth inning of Game 4, and the Brewers' bullpen, including Aaron Ashby, shut down the Dodgers' offense to secure a 6-4 victory.
- The Brewers overcame an early 4-0 deficit, showing resilience by winning all four games despite trailing in each, marking a historic postseason sweep after being swept by the same opponent last year.
- The Dodgers' bid for a three-peat ended amid offensive struggles and injuries, while Milwaukee's young, determined roster was praised for their grit and team attitude.
- The Brewers now await the winner of the Cleveland-Tampa Bay series, with the World Series set to begin on October 23 at Milwaukee's home stadium.
