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Brewers Sweep Ends Dodgers Three-Peat Hopes
Milwaukee defeats Los Angeles 6-4 to close out the NLCS and halt the defending champions' run at a third straight title.
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Sudden End to the Season
The Dodgers saw their season conclude with a 6-4 defeat that completed a sweep by the Brewers. A group that captured 100 wins and its 13th division title in 14 years found itself eight wins short of another championship. The loss came after the Brewers repeatedly answered any momentum shifts, turning a 4-0 deficit in the finale into a lead their bullpen protected.
Reflections From the Clubhouse
Manager Dave Roberts expressed pride in a squad that won its division yet fell short. Third baseman Max Muncy noted the effort over three years before the run ended. Outfielder Teoscar Hernandez described the constant pressure applied by Milwaukee.
Series Performance Shortfalls
The Dodgers posted a.520 OPS across the NLCS, 272 points below the Brewers, and went 4-for-27 with runners in scoring position. A 428-foot homer from Shohei Ohtani gave an early lead in the final game, but Milwaukee responded with extra-base hits, steals and walks. The lineup struggled overall despite September improvements from several hitters.
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