Brewers officially end Dodgers dynasty with ridiculous 6-4 comeback in game four to complete NLCS sweep

Milwaukee Brewers Snap Dodgers’ 3‑0 NLCS Lead, 6‑4

The 2026 National League Championship Series was reshaped in the fourth game as the Milwaukee Brewers rallied to win 6‑4 at Los Angeles’ Dodger Stadium, cutting the Dodgers’ series advantage to 3‑1. After a 3‑0 sweep in the first three games, the Dodgers had a 4‑0 lead that slipped away as Milwaukee’s offense and pitching combined in a dramatic comeback.

A Series in Flux

The Brewers entered the series with a 103‑win regular season, buoyed by a potent bullpen that posted a 3.40 ERA in the fall. Their offense, featuring William Contreras and Jake Bauers, was highlighted by a 9 % league‑average offensive plus value and a knack for turning contact into runs. The Dodgers, meanwhile, had won 95 games and had a roster that many considered an underdog against Milwaukee’s big‑budget lineup.

In Games 1‑3, the Brewers dominated. They defeated Dodgers pitcher Tarik Skubal 2‑1, posted a 6‑14 run tally with runners in scoring position in Game 2 without a hard‑hit ball, and came back from a deficit in the seventh inning of Game 3 to win 6‑2.

Game Four – The Turning Point

Thursday night began with a brisk Dodgers rally. Kyle Tucker singled to open the inning, and a sequence of singles and a walk gave Los Angeles a 1‑0 lead. The highlight, however, was Shohei Ohtani’s 113‑mph, 428‑foot home run that put the Dodgers up 4‑0, a first‑time postseason RBI for the veteran hitter.

Milwaukee’s offense answered in the fourth. Brice Turang walked, and William Contreras followed with a ground‑rule double to left field. Jake Bauers doubled over the right‑field fence, tying the game at 4‑4. In the fifth inning, Sal Frelick walked and stole second; David Hamilton then delivered a single that drove in Frelick, restoring the lead for the Brewers.

The Dodgers struggled in the middle innings. Two Dodgers relievers walked three straight Milwaukee hitters, including Bauers, and the Dodgers went hitless with runners in scoring position in the sixth, seventh, and eighth. Milwaukee capitalized on each opportunity. In the sixth, Garrett Mitchell homered off lefty Tanner Scott, and in the ninth, David Hamilton belted a home run off Edwin Diaz to seal the win.

Milwaukee’s bullpen, anchored by JoJo Romero, JoJo Romero, and Aaron Ashby, held the Dodgers scoreless after the fourth. The Brewers allowed only two runs in the postseason to date, a testament to their dominant relief work.

Series Implications

The Brewers’ victory trims the series to 3‑1 and sends them to face the winner of the Guardians‑Rays playoff series for a spot in the World Series. For the Dodgers, the loss marks the end of a three‑year stretch that included championships in 2024 and 2025, and the franchise will enter the offseason with a roster overhaul in search of new offensive and pitching talent.

Key Players

• Milwaukee Brewers

  • William Contreras – Ground‑rule double, RBI in fifth
  • Jake Bauers – Double, RBI
  • David Hamilton – Home run in ninth
  • Garrett Mitchell – Home run in sixth
  • Brice Turang – One‑out walk
  • Shane Drohan, Dustin May, JoJo Romero, Aaron Ashby – Pitching staff

• Los Angeles Dodgers

  • Shohei Ohtani – 4‑run homer
  • Kyle Tucker – Single
  • Max Muncy – Strikeout in second
  • Andy Pages – Single
  • Evan Phillips, Alex Vesia – Three walks in fifth

The Brewers’ performance underscored the importance of timely hitting and a robust bullpen, while the Dodgers’ collapse in the middle innings highlighted the fragility of a postseason run when runners in scoring position are consistently stifled. The series now heads into a decisive Game 5, where Milwaukee seeks a fourth straight victory and a berth in the World Series.