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Sports · Baseball · published 2026-10-08 · via The Athletic

Brewers Eliminate Padres, Set Up NLCS Rematch With Dodgers

Milwaukee beat San Diego in Game 4 to advance past the Padres. The Brewers will next meet the Dodgers in the NLCS for the third time. Milwaukee is chasing its first pennant since 1982.

Expanded Detail

Milwaukee's Game 4 win against San Diego ended the Padres' season and moved the Brewers into the National League Championship Series.

There, Milwaukee will face the Dodgers in the NLCS for a third time. The club's most recent pennant came in 1982, and it is now pursuing another.

Context

The Brewers' advance could lift spirits in Milwaukee and draw more attention to the team, while San Diego fans may feel disappointment. A Brewers-Dodgers NLCS rematch may boost regional viewership, ticket demand, and local business activity around games. It could also strengthen community bonds among fans, though the broader societal effect is likely modest and temporary.

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