Brewers oust Dodgers, reach World Series for first time since 1982
Milwaukee swept Los Angeles in four games, ending the Dodgers' hopes of a third straight title. They had clinched their World Series spot less than 24 hours before returning to Milwaukee.
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What happened
The Milwaukee Brewers completed a four-game sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series, ending the Dodgers' bid for a third straight title. The Brewers returned to Milwaukee less than 24 hours after clinching their World Series spot, while Dodgers left-hander Tarik Skubal deflected questions about his future.
Why it matters
The Brewers are headed to their first World Series since 1982. The Dodgers' championship run has come to an end.
Timeline
- Oct 16, 1:51 AM ET: The Brewers complete the sweep and win the NL pennant, their first World Series trip since 1982.
- Oct 16, 3:56 AM ET: The Dodgers lose 6-4 in the decisive game, and their players admit they were outplayed.
- Oct 16, 10:05 PM ET: Skubal declines to comment on his free agency, with projections of $500 million circulating.
- Oct 16, 10:49 PM ET: The Brewers return to Milwaukee, less than 24 hours after clinching the World Series berth.
Coverage
- The Brewers return to Milwaukee after making history in Los Angeles (jsonline.com)
- Even Nick Saban Has High Praise For Pat Murphy's Brewers (Yahoo Sports)
- Brewers GM Matt Arnold talks about reaching the World Series (Yahoo Sports)
- Brewers Broadcaster Jeff Levering talks about first World Series appearance since 1982 (Fox 11 Sports)
- Inside night Brewers booked World Series trip, ousted Dodgers (espn.com)
- Building the Brewers: Ten moves that brought Milwaukee to the World Series (The New York Times)
- Aaron Ashby cements himself as Brewers legend with performance in NCLS (jsonline.com)
- After years of falling short in the playoffs, the Brewers left no doubt (jsonline.com)
- Brewers sweep Dodgers in NLCS, advance to 1st World Series in 44 years (espn.com)
- Watch Brewers' wild celebrations for NL pennant after sweeping Dodgers (USA Today)
- Brewers Sweep Dodgers to Win First Pennant Since 1982 (Yahoo Sports)
- Brewers sweep the Dodgers in the NLCS to reach the World Series for the first time since 1982 (foxsports.com)
- Brewers fans watch NLCS Game 4 at American Family Field (jsonline.com)
- Brewers head to the World Series for the first time since 1982 (Yahoo Sports)
- Milwaukee Brewers end the Dodgers’ quest for a third-straight title, sweeping LA to earn a trip to the World Series (CNN)
- Brewers World Series tickets reach $15,000 on resale market as fans rush to buy (wearegreenbay.com)
- Brewers go one win from World Series as back-to-back homers sink Dodgers (The Guardian)
- Ohtani homers from leadoff spot as Dodgers stay alive
- Brewers lead Dodgers 3-0 in NLCS, one win from World Series
- Brewers lead Dodgers 3-0 in NLCS, one win from World Series
- Brewers lead Dodgers 2-0 in NLCS as Shohei Ohtani struggles
- Brewers take 2-1 NLCS Game 1 lead over Dodgers behind strong bullpen
- Dodgers start Tarik Skubal in NLCS Game 1 against Brewers
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