MLB Network re-airs Brewers' 1982 ALCS Game 5 clincher at 9pm ET

Milwaukee ended 44-year wait with 2026 NL pennant

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 53m1 min read

It's been 44 years since the @Brewers were in the Fall Classic! Coming up at 9pm ET, relive Milwaukee's 1982 ALCS Game Via @MLBNetwork on X

What happened: The Game 5 victory secured Milwaukee's berth in the 1982 Fall Classic. The gap stretched 44 years before the 2026 pennant.

Why it matters: Milwaukee swept its NLCS to reach the 2026 World Series. Recent champions turned extended rest into titles, sharpening focus on layoff versus rhythm.

What to watch: First pitch of Milwaukee's Fall Classic return comes next.

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@MLBNetwork 2026-10-21T00:34:02.357665+00:00

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