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

Wilkes Barre Scranton Hazleton, PA, 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 ends the Dodgers’ run in the league championship series and sends Milwaukee to baseball’s championship round. The summary of the series does not provide game scores, the number of games played, or details about how the Brewers secured the sweep.

Milwaukee’s previous World Series appearance was in 1982, according to the information provided. The summary does not state the outcome of that series or identify the Brewers’ opponent in the upcoming World Series.

Additional details—including the dates and locations of the games, standout performances, and what comes next for either team—were not provided. The confirmed account establishes the central outcome: Milwaukee defeated Los Angeles in every game of the National League Championship Series and advanced to the World Series.

Story summarized from the original created by BETH HARRIS, Associated Press on www.2822news.com, see more information here.

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