Clean Sweep: Brewers Erase 4–0 Deficit to Stun Dodgers 6–4 and Secure First World Series Berth in 44 Years

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LOS ANGELES — In a staggering display of resilience, the Milwaukee Brewers erased a four-run deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6–4 in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series on Thursday night.

With the victory, Milwaukee completed a clean four-game sweep of the defending champions at Dodger Stadium, ending Los Angeles’ hopes of a World Series three-peat and clinching the franchise’s first pennant since 1982.

Game 4 Storyline: From 4–0 Hole to 6 Unanswered Runs

For three innings, it appeared Los Angeles was primed to extend the series. Dodgers starter Tyler Glasnow was untouchable early, tossing three perfect innings with six strikeouts on just 34 pitches.

In the bottom of the second, Los Angeles ignited its home crowd. Following an Andy Pages RBI hit, Shohei Ohtani—returning to the leadoff spot—launched a 428-foot three-run home run to right field off Milwaukee opener Shane Drohan to build a commanding 4–0 lead.

However, the Brewers’ relentless lineup refused to fold, grinding down Glasnow and the Dodgers’ bullpen across the middle innings:

The Fourth & Fifth Inning Charge: Glasnow lost his command in the fourth as Milwaukee loaded the bases. Jake Bauers cut into the lead with a run-scoring hit, David Hamilton singled, and Bauers later drew a bases-loaded walk to cap a four-run rally and tie the game at 4–4.
Mitchell’s Go-Ahead Blast: In the top of the sixth, outfielder Garrett Mitchell turned on a fastball from Dodgers reliever Tanner Scott, driving a solo home run over the wall to put Milwaukee ahead 5–4.
Ninth-Inning Exclamation Point: Facing Dodgers closer Edwin Díaz in the ninth, David Hamilton crushed a solo home run to right-center field, providing a crucial 6–4 insurance lead.

Jake Bauers Named NLCS MVP

First baseman/designated hitter Jake Bauers was named the 2026 NLCS Most Valuable Player following the final out.

Bauers served as the heartbeat of Milwaukee’s offense throughout the four-game sweep:

Game 4 Impact: Drove in three runs, including the game-tying bases-loaded walk in the fifth inning.
Series Total: Delivered two game-changing home runs (including his go-ahead blast in Game 3) and anchored the middle of Pat Murphy’s lineup with key situational plate appearances.

THE NATIONAL LEAGUE PENNANT IS COMING HOME TO MILWAUKEE

#WinOurWay https://t.co/AC1ckMgXxM

— Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) October 16, 2026

Brewers Pitching Staff: The Championship Standard

Milwaukee’s pitching infrastructure proved to be the ultimate difference in the series, completely neutralizing the most expensive lineup in baseball.

In Game 4, after Dustin May settled the game down with three innings of middle-relief work, southpaw Aaron Ashby delivered a heroic performance out of the bullpen to earn a three-inning save:

The Seventh-Inning Escape: With Andy Pages on third base and two outs in the bottom of the seventh, Ashby struck out Shohei Ohtani on three pitches before inducing a Mookie Betts groundout to protect the 5–4 lead.
Closing it Out: Ashby worked a scoreless eighth and ninth, finishing off Kiké Hernández on a flyout to left field to ignite Milwaukee’s pennant celebration.

Across the four games, Milwaukee’s bullpen allowed just one earned run in over 28 innings of work, holding Ohtani, Betts, and Freddie Freeman to a combined .148 batting average during the series.

Game 4 Key Statistics

Metric	Milwaukee Brewers	Los Angeles Dodgers
Final Score	6	4
Hits	5	8
Errors	1	0
Team LOB	4	5
Home Runs	2 (Mitchell, Hamilton)	1 (Ohtani)
Winning Pitcher	JoJo Romero (2–0)	—
Losing Pitcher	—	Tanner Scott (0–1)
Save	Aaron Ashby (1)	—

2026 World Series Outlook: A 44-Year Quest Reaches the Final Stage

The pennant victory ends a 44-year World Series drought for Milwaukee, marking their first Fall Classic appearance since 1982 when Robin Yount and Paul Molitor led the “Harvey’s Wallbangers” in the American League. The Brewers have never won a World Series title.

Brewers’ World Series Advantages:

Rest & Rotation Reset: By completing the four-game sweep, Milwaukee secures nearly a full week of rest before Game 1 of the World Series, allowing manager Pat Murphy to set his starting rotation (Jacob Misiorowski and Logan Henderson) on full rest.
Dominant Bullpen Mechanics: Milwaukee’s ability to shorten games with high-leverage arms (Abner Uribe, DL Hall, JoJo Romero, Trevor Megill, Aaron Ashby) gives them a tactical advantage in any late-inning game.
Opponent Context: Milwaukee awaits the winner of the American League Championship Series between the Cleveland Guardians and Tampa Bay Rays (currently tied 1–1).

With elite bullpen execution, opportunistic power hitting, and high defensive discipline, the Brewers enter the 2026 World Series as a formidable force looking to capture the first championship in franchise history.