Brewers Sweep Dodgers to Reach World Series for First Time Since 1982

Springfield Holyoke, MA, October 16, 2026 —

The Milwaukee Brewers swept the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series, earning a place in the World Series for the first time since 1982. The result marks a significant return to the championship round for Milwaukee, which had not reached it in the intervening years, according to the information provided.

The series outcome puts the Brewers in the World Series after their matchup with the Dodgers. The summary does not provide the number of games played, individual game scores, or details about how Milwaukee secured the sweep. It also does not identify players, coaches or specific moments from the series.

The Brewers’ previous World Series appearance was in 1982. No further details about that season or the team’s result in the series are included in the available information. The current World Series opponent, start date and schedule were also not provided.

Milwaukee’s sweep of Los Angeles is the central development: the Brewers have advanced, while the Dodgers were eliminated from this year’s National League Championship Series. Further reporting would be needed to establish the series’ game-by-game account and what comes next for both teams. The information provided does not include statements from either club or any players.

Story summarized from the original created by BETH HARRIS, Associated Press on www.wwlp.com, see more information here.

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