Brewers sweep Dodgers 4-0 in NLCS, reach World Series for first time since 1982
The Brewers beat the Dodgers 4-0 in the playoff series, reaching the World Series for first time since 1982.
The Milwaukee Brewers swept the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-0 in the NLCS on Thursday, securing their first World Series appearance since 1982. The Dodgers' season ended as they fell short in their pursuit of a third consecutive title.
Milwaukee will await the winner of the ALCS, which continues between Cleveland and Tampa Bay. The Brewers will face their opponent in the World Series beginning on October 23.
Full arguments in the ongoing legal challenge to the team name will be heard in a New Zealand court early next year.
- Brewers 6, Dodgers 4
- NLCS final score
- 4-0
- Series sweep
- 44 years
- Years since last World Series
- October 23
- World Series start date
Why it mattersThis is a historic moment for Milwaukee: the Brewers' first World Series appearance since 1982 ends a long championship drought.
AustraliaNo direct Australian impact, but global baseball enthusiasts will follow the World Series closely, and this Brewers story signals a rare championship moment.
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