Updated October 15, 2026, after Game 4. The Milwaukee Brewers swept the Los Angeles Dodgers out of the National League Championship Series with a 6-4 comeback win at Dodger Stadium, earning their first trip to the World Series since 1982. The result turned a night that began with Shohei Ohtani’s three-run homer and a four-run Dodgers lead into one of the defining postseason wins in Brewers history.
Quick answer: Milwaukee beat Los Angeles 6-4 in Game 4 and won the NLCS four games to none. Garrett Mitchell hit the go-ahead home run in the sixth, David Hamilton added a ninth-inning homer, and the Brewers’ bullpen kept the Dodgers off the board after the early rally. The Dodgers’ bid for a third straight championship is over.
Brewers vs. Dodgers final score: How Milwaukee completed the sweep
The final score was Brewers 6, Dodgers 4. Los Angeles surged ahead 4-0 in the second inning after Andy Pages drove in a run and Ohtani launched a three-run homer. For a moment, the Dodgers looked ready to extend the series and force another game. Milwaukee did not panic, and the comeback unfolded one at-bat at a time.
The Brewers began cutting into the deficit in the fourth. Jake Bauers delivered a two-run ground-rule double, and Milwaukee kept applying pressure in the fifth. David Hamilton’s RBI single brought the Brewers closer before a bases-loaded walk forced home the tying run. The score was level at 4-4, and the momentum had shifted.
Garrett Mitchell’s home run changed the night
The decisive swing came in the sixth inning, when Garrett Mitchell drove a solo home run to put Milwaukee in front 5-4. Mitchell’s homer mattered for more than the run on the scoreboard: it completed the turnaround from a four-run hole and placed the Dodgers under immediate pressure in an elimination game.
Mitchell and fellow Brewers contributors made the moment feel especially personal in Los Angeles, where several Milwaukee players have Southern California ties. But the bigger story was the team’s response to adversity. Milwaukee did not need one spectacular inning to erase the deficit; it needed a sequence of disciplined at-bats, timely contact and enough pitching to protect a narrow lead.
David Hamilton adds insurance as Milwaukee’s bullpen shuts the door
Milwaukee added an important insurance run in the ninth when David Hamilton homered off Edwin Díaz, making it 6-4. That cushion mattered because the Dodgers had power throughout their lineup and had already shown how quickly one swing could change the game.
The Brewers’ relief corps then delivered the other half of the story. After the early damage, Milwaukee’s pitchers controlled the remaining innings and denied Los Angeles a late answer. Aaron Ashby worked three scoreless innings to finish the game and secure the save, while the Brewers turned a game that had started badly into a composed closeout.
Why the Brewers-Dodgers result is driving baseball searches
This was not simply another postseason loss for Los Angeles. The Dodgers entered the series looking to keep a championship run alive, but Milwaukee won all four games and ended that pursuit. The sweep also gives the Brewers their first National League pennant since 1982, a milestone that resonates with a fan base that has waited decades for another World Series appearance.
The series offers a useful contrast in how October baseball can turn. The Dodgers produced the biggest early moment in Game 4, yet Milwaukee won the middle innings, found timely hits and leaned on its bullpen. The Brewers’ comeback also followed strong performances earlier in the series, making the result a team-wide achievement rather than a one-game fluke.
Jake Bauers was named NLCS MVP after delivering key production throughout the series. Mitchell’s go-ahead homer and Hamilton’s ninth-inning blast supplied the headline moments in the clincher, but Milwaukee’s ability to recover after falling behind 4-0 showed the depth of its effort.
Watch the official Game 4 highlights
MLB’s official video coverage includes the clinching moments and a condensed replay of Game 4. Availability may vary by region.
Watch: Brewers sweep Dodgers to clinch the 2026 NL pennant — MLB.com
Watch the condensed Brewers vs. Dodgers Game 4 — MLB.com
What happens next for the Brewers?
Milwaukee moves on to the World Series, where it will face the American League champion. The exact opponent and schedule should be confirmed through MLB’s official postseason updates. For the Brewers, the challenge now shifts from completing a historic NLCS to sustaining the pitching, patience and timely power that carried them through it.
For the Dodgers, the offseason begins with questions about how a star-heavy roster was held to four straight losses in the NLCS. Ohtani’s early home run showed the offense’s ceiling, but one big swing could not overcome Milwaukee’s steady comeback and late-inning execution.
Brewers vs. Dodgers: Key facts
- Final: Milwaukee Brewers 6, Los Angeles Dodgers 4.
- Series result: Brewers win the NLCS 4-0.
- Turning point: Garrett Mitchell’s go-ahead solo home run in the sixth inning.
- Insurance run: David Hamilton’s solo homer in the ninth.
- Early Dodgers lead: Shohei Ohtani hit a three-run homer in the second inning as Los Angeles went ahead 4-0.
- Milwaukee pitching: Aaron Ashby recorded three scoreless innings to close the game.
- NLCS MVP: Jake Bauers.
- Next: Milwaukee advances to the World Series for the first time since 1982.
Frequently asked questions
Who won the Brewers vs. Dodgers game on October 15, 2026?
The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-4 in Game 4 of the NLCS on October 15, 2026.
Did the Brewers sweep the Dodgers?
Yes. Milwaukee won the National League Championship Series four games to none and advanced to the World Series.
Who hit the go-ahead home run?
Garrett Mitchell hit the go-ahead solo home run in the sixth inning, putting Milwaukee ahead 5-4.
What did Shohei Ohtani do in Game 4?
Ohtani hit a three-run home run in the second inning to help Los Angeles take an early 4-0 lead. Milwaukee later rallied to win.
Who was named NLCS MVP?
Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers was named National League Championship Series MVP.
Where can I watch Brewers vs. Dodgers Game 4 highlights?
MLB.com published official highlights and a condensed replay. See the links in the video section above; playback availability can depend on location.
Sources and further reading
- MLB.com: Brewers at Dodgers Game 4 story and play-by-play
- Associated Press: Brewers sweep Dodgers to reach the World Series
- Reuters: Brewers complete the NLCS sweep
- MLB.com official clinching highlights
Reporting and analysis by Shivam Das.
