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Brewers sweep Dodgers 6-4 to reach first World Series since 1982

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Brewers are going to the World Series

Milwaukee beat the Dodgers 6-4 on Thursday. The win completed a four-game sweep.

THE WAIT

First trip in 44 years

Milwaukee last reached the World Series in 1982. That was 44 years ago.

SECOND INNING

Dodgers led 4-0 early

Andy Pages drove in a run. Shohei Ohtani followed with a three-run home run.

THE BLAST

Ohtani ended a long drought

It was his first home run since August 18. The ball traveled 428 feet.

FOURTH INNING

Bauers started the comeback

Jake Bauers hit a two-run double. The Dodgers lead fell to 4-2.

FIFTH INNING

Bauers tied it in the fifth

Hamilton drove in a run. Bauers then drew a bases-loaded walk. The game was tied 4-4.

SIXTH INNING

Mitchell put Milwaukee ahead

Garrett Mitchell led off with a home run. Milwaukee led 5-4 and never trailed again.

NINTH INNING

Hamilton sealed it

David Hamilton hit a two-out home run. The final score was 6-4.

THE PITCHING

The bullpen shut the door

Four Brewers pitchers held the Dodgers scoreless over the final seven innings.

THE STAR

Bauers named series MVP

Jake Bauers earned NLCS MVP honors. He drove in key runs in the deciding game.

THE SWEEP

Payback for last season

Last season, the Dodgers swept Milwaukee in the NLCS. This time, the Brewers returned the favor.

NEXT

World Series starts October 23

Milwaukee opens at home. The opponent will be the Guardians or the Rays.

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