Brewers Sweep Dodgers to Reach First World Series Since 1982

Topeka, KS, October 16, 2026 —

The Milwaukee Brewers swept the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series, securing a place in the World Series for the first time since 1982, according to the information provided.

The result marks a return to the championship stage for Milwaukee after a gap of more than four decades. The Brewers’ sweep of Los Angeles decided the NLCS and made the club the National League representative in the World Series. The summary does not provide the dates of the games, individual scores, or details about how the series unfolded.

The Dodgers’ elimination means they will not advance to the World Series this season. No further information was provided about the team’s performance in the series, including standout players, key plays, injuries or managerial decisions. The number of games in the sweep and the locations where they were played were also not specified.

Milwaukee’s previous World Series berth was in 1982. The information provided does not state the outcome of that appearance or identify any other postseason milestones between then and the current series. It also does not give the date of the Brewers’ latest victory or the identity of their World Series opponent.

The World Series matchup, schedule and any additional details about the Brewers’ route through the NLCS were not included in the available summary. The confirmed central development is that Milwaukee swept Los Angeles to reach the World Series, ending a wait for a berth that had lasted since 1982.

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

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