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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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Burke increased his cutter use, but Ramírez punished a low curve
Sean Burke’s cutter share rose to 25.4% in ALDS Game 5. His 71-pitch record explains the called strikes, limited misses and unusually low knuckle curve that produced Cleveland’s only runs.
Smith nearly doubled his splitter share to close Cleveland’s Game 5 win
Cade Smith threw 13 splitters in a five-out save, compared with a 25.0% share in his season relief sample. His fastball still produced most of his misses across the 27-pitch finish.
Gaddis reduced his slider share and found seven misses in Game 5
Hunter Gaddis used more fastballs and changeups than in his season relief sample. Four strikeouts and two softly measured singles complicate the same 24-pitch outing.
Sabrowski’s five fastballs stranded the bases loaded in Game 5
Erik Sabrowski faced one hitter with Cleveland protecting a two-run lead. His complete five-pitch record shows a fastball-only escape, with a regular-season comparison that keeps the sample in perspective.
Williams’ fastball powered 12 strikeouts before a sixth-inning jam
Gavin Williams generated nine misses with a four-seamer averaging 99.1 mph in ALDS Game 5. His complete 94-pitch record also shows how Cleveland’s bullpen became essential to the shutout.
Guardians beat White Sox 2–0 to complete comeback and reach ALCS
Ramírez’s two-run homer sends Cleveland into a series against Tampa Bay.
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FOX’s MLB regular-season audience rises 15% to 2.35 million
FOX reports its strongest regular-season baseball average since 2021; FS1 also posts an increase.
Brewers bring a rested, healthier bullpen into their Dodgers rematch
Three days off after the NLDS give Milwaukee’s most-used relievers recovery time before Game 1.
Edwin Díaz earns back Dodgers’ late-inning trust before NLCS
Consecutive saves against Atlanta give Los Angeles another closing option for the Brewers series.
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