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Brewers Sweep Dodgers to Reach First World Series Since 1982
Milwaukee erased a four-run deficit to beat Los Angeles 6–4, complete an NLCS sweep and reach the World Series for the first time in 44 years.
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A-Rod, Jeter, and Big Papi React to the Dodgers Getting Swept
FOX’s panel credits Milwaukee after its NLCS sweep, while Jeter and Ortiz praise Dave Roberts and reflect on the difficulty of a season-ending loss.
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Gasser more than doubled his regular-season sinker share in five scoreless innings. His complete 72-pitch record also shows how hard contact and Milwaukee’s defense shaped the result.
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Game 1 is set for October 23, with a possible Game 7 on Halloween. First-pitch times remain unannounced; FOX and Sportsnet carry the series.
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Shohei Ohtani returns from injured list as Dodgers prepare for playoffs
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