Brewers end 44-year World Series drought with NL pennant win

Milwaukee last reached the Fall Classic in 1982.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 10h1 min read

A moment 44 years in the making for the @Brewers https://t.co/PzsKsUUeqh Via @MLBONFOX on X

What happened: The Milwaukee Brewers captured the National League Championship Series to advance to the World Series. Manager Pat Murphy guided the club to the pennant sweep after the team opened the 2026 campaign with a franchise-record 44 wins through 70 games.

Why it matters: The pennant ends a four-decade wait for a franchise that had not played on baseball's final stage since 1982. With Christian Yelich serving as captain, Milwaukee now moves within four wins of its first World Series title.

By the numbers: 44: Years since Milwaukee's previous World Series appearance in 1982. 44-26: Brewers' franchise-record start through 70 games in 2026.

What to watch: Milwaukee awaits the start of the 2026 World Series against the American League champion.

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@MLBONFOX 2026-10-18T00:08:42.851207+00:00

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