The Milwaukee Brewers are officially headed to the World Series, punching their ticket after a dominant sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series this past Thursday, October 15. This wasn’t just any sweep, though. Pat Murphy’s squad pulled off an MLB first, becoming the only team ever to sweep an opponent in the postseason after that *same* opponent swept them the year before. Talk about a statement!
Jake Bauers’ .412 OBP Stuns the Dodgers and Delivers MVP
This Brewers team showed up, and Jake Bauers absolutely embodied that energy. He was named the NLCS MVP, and for good reason. Bauers posted an insane .412 on-base percentage, blasted a home run, and tallied six RBIs in just four games. Think about that impact! The dude had two straight-up epic, game-changing at-bats that swung momentum when it mattered most. This wasn’t just a win; it was a full-on redemption tour, and Bauers was driving the bus.
Game 4 Was a Statement: Dodgers Had No Answer
Game 4 at Dodger Stadium wasn’t pretty for LA. From David Hamilton stealing second base on Mookie Betts in the fifth, to JoJo Romero striking out Max Muncy to end the sixth, the Brewers kept pouring it on. Garrett Mitchell even celebrated with Sal Frelick after launching a solo home run in the sixth. Hamilton then added an RBI single in the fifth, scoring Frelick who had walked earlier. Even Shohei Ohtani, who hit a three-run bomb for the Dodgers in the second inning, eventually struck out in the fifth, reacting to his own frustration as the Brewers just kept coming. William Contreras hit a ground rule double in the fourth, and Brice Turang was sharp fielding ground balls. Every single one of these moments underscored Milwaukee’s relentless march.
The Brewers are now just four wins away from grabbing a title for the franchise. This team is on a roll, they’ve just made history, and they’re not looking back.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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