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Ivory CoastBrewers Sweep Dodgers to Secure Historic World Series Berth
Milwaukee rallied past the Dodgers to win 6-4, finishing a four game sweep and earning their first World Series trip in 44 years.
A comeback to remember
The Milwaukee Brewers are heading to the Fall Classic for the first time in 44 years. Late Thursday night at Dodger Stadium, they wiped away a four run deficit to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-4, finishing off a four game sweep against the two time champions.
A ballpark shaking three run homer from Shohei Ohtani gave Los Angeles early control and energized the home crowd. Milwaukee did not flinch. Christian Yelich told his teammates to stay together, chip away, and make it a great story. The Brewers kept their composure, took back the lead, and punched their ticket to the championship round.
Erasing past October heartbreaks
The win brings Milwaukee its first National League pennant. In 58 years of franchise existence, their only previous World Series appearance came in 1982, when they played in the American League. Until Thursday, the Dodgers had twice blocked Milwaukee in the NLCS.
Former MVP Ryan Braun joined Yelich on the field to celebrate after the final out. Braun said that 44 years of hope, heartbreak, and belief had finally paid off for the fans. Yelich, named the first team captain in franchise history just 19 days earlier, called the moment an unbelievable opportunity that players dream about as kids.
Support in baseball's smallest market
Milwaukee may be baseball's smallest media market, but local support remains massive. The Brewers drew 2.788 million fans to American Family Field this season, ranking 11th in the majors and topping large market teams like the Mets and Angels.
Past franchise icons have stayed close to this squad. Hall of Fame legend Robin Yount gave Yelich his blessing before the captaincy was finalized. NLCS MVP Jake Bauers explained that former greats regularly visit the clubhouse to talk with current players. After taking six NL Central titles in Yelich's tenure, the Brewers finally have their shot at a world title.
What it means for the next game
Milwaukee Brewers at Los Angeles Dodgers (MLB, Sat, 17 Oct): Los Angeles Dodgers win 49%, Milwaukee Brewers win 51%; projected score Los Angeles Dodgers 4, Milwaukee Brewers 4. Our safest pick: Brewers +2.5.
Los Angeles Dodgers at Milwaukee Brewers (MLB, Mon, 19 Oct): Milwaukee Brewers win 50%, Los Angeles Dodgers win 50%; projected score Milwaukee Brewers 4, Los Angeles Dodgers 4. Our safest pick: Dodgers +2.5.
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