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Milwaukee Brewers sweep Los Angeles Dodgers to reach World Series

The Milwaukee Brewers swept the Los Angeles Dodgers to win the NLCS and advance to the World Series.

Los Angeles Dodgers spring training at Holman Stadium, Dodgertown, 1994
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At a glance

  • The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 to complete an NLCS sweep.14
  • The victory sends the Brewers to their first World Series appearance since 1982.34

The Milwaukee Brewers secured a 6-4 victory against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series.14

By winning the game, the Brewers completed a sweep to eliminate the defending champions from the postseason.14

Milwaukee overcame an early four-run deficit during the contest to achieve the win.14

The series win advances the Brewers to their first World Series appearance since 1982.34

Where sources agree

  • Brewers sweep Dodgers in NLCS4 of 4
  • Brewers advance to World Series4 of 4
  • Final score was 6-4 in Game 42 of 4
  • First World Series appearance since 19822 of 4

Who covered this

3 National1 International

Sources

  1. 1Yahoo SportsBrewers manager Pat Murphy’s ‘gamer’ mic drop after dethroning Dodgers with NLCS sweep ↗
  2. 2CBS SportsWho's to blame for Dodgers' shocking NLCS loss vs. Brewers? Five places to point fingers ↗
  3. 3CBS SportsJake Bauers named NLCS MVP as Brewers advance to World Series after sweeping Dodgers ↗
  4. 4The GuardianBrilliant Brewers reach first World Series since 1982 as Dodgers blow 4-0 lead ↗

Based on reporting from these reputable newsrooms and reviewed by Orbit’s editors. A fact appears only when at least two sources report it. Orbit is not affiliated with these publishers.

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