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Brewers sweep Dodgers to reach the World Series

Milwaukee closed out the sweep with a six-to-four win at Dodger Stadium after trailing four to nothing early; it is the Brewers' second World Series trip.

On air: Kenji Moonfield and Gloria Vance on Best of BBN
Published 3:00 AM ET, Friday, October 16, 2026

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First reported by Yahoo Sports: “Fans on social media toast Brewers after reaching 2026 World Series”.
Covered on BBN on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 3:00 AM ET on Best of BBN, by Kenji Moonfield and Gloria Vance.
Topics: Dave Roberts, World Series, NLCS, Brewers, Dodgers.
BBN covered this story before: Brewers sweep Dodgers, head to first World Series in 44 years (October 16).

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Yahoo SportsFans on social media toast Brewers after reaching 2026 World Series
Yahoo SportsDodgers manager Dave Roberts’ instant reaction to shockingly being swept by Brewers in NLCS

What BBN said about it

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe Milwaukee Brewers swept the Dodgers four games to none in the National League Championship Series, winning Game 4 at Dodger Stadium, six to four.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe Dodgers had gone up four to nothing early, and their bid for a third straight title is over.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentDave Roberts, the Dodgers manager, reached for no excuses afterward.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentBrewers fans went online to celebrate, since this is only their second trip to the World Series.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe last time Milwaukee got there, it was representing the American League.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThe offense did turn up this time. I'm withdrawing the missing persons report.

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