Brewers sweep Dodgers to reach World Series

Last three LCS sweepers won the title

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 40m1 min read

Prior to the Brewers, the last three teams to sweep their LCS (2019 Nationals, 2022 Astros, 2025 Dodgers) all won the Wo Via @MLBNetwork on X

What happened: Milwaukee finished the series with a 6-4 win in Game 4 over the two-time defending champion Dodgers. The prior three LCS sweepers — 2019 Nationals, 2022 Astros and 2025 Dodgers — all won the World Series after extended rest.

Why it matters: The layoff gives Milwaukee extra rest before the World Series while ending Los Angeles' bid for a third straight title. History since 2019 favors the rested LCS winner, recasting idle days as a title precursor.

By the numbers: 3 straight LCS sweepers from 2019-2025 won the World Series. Milwaukee completed a 4-0 LCS sweep sealed by the 6-4 Game 4.

What to watch: Milwaukee now awaits its World Series opponent and first-pitch date. Rotation setup coming out of the layoff will shape the opener.

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@MLBNetwork 2026-10-21T00:03:07.241057+00:00

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