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Brewers set for another David vs. Goliath in NLCS with Dodgers

The Milwaukee Brewers have punched their ticket to the National League Championship Series for the second straight year, defeating the San Diego Padres 3-1 in Game 4 of their NL Division Series clinching matchup. The victory ended a franchise postseason drought, snapping a 12-game losing streak dating back to 2018—the longest in MLB history—and marked their first road clinching win in franchise history.

The Brewers secured the series in four games, avoiding a potential Game 5, which could prove pivotal as they prepare to face the two-time defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS. With Cy Young candidate Jacob Misiorowski slated to start Game 1 on Sunday, the Brewers can strategically manage his workload, potentially saving him for a later start if needed.

Unlike their emotionally taxing sweep by the Chicago Cubs last year, the Brewers now have four days to regroup before facing the Dodgers, a team they’re eager to dethrone from their World Series throne. The series was defined by tight margins, with every game decided by a single run or less, and the Brewers’ bullpen stifled the Padres’ offense, allowing just three hits in the clincher.

Manager Pat Murphy emphasized the team’s resilience and focus, noting the players’ commitment to the city and fans as they chase their first World Series appearance since 1982.

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