Milwaukee Rallies From Four Run Deficit to Win Game 4
The Milwaukee Brewers are heading to the World Series for the first time since 1982 after completing a remarkable comeback against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday night. Milwaukee rallied from an early four-run deficit to defeat the Dodgers 6-4 in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series, completing a four-game sweep of the defending champions.
The victory was especially meaningful for the Brewers, who were swept by Los Angeles in last year’s NLCS. This time, Milwaukee turned the tables, eliminating the Dodgers and completing one of the most memorable postseason series in franchise history.
Shohei Ohtani Gives Los Angeles an Early Lead
The Dodgers appeared to be in control early, taking a 4-0 lead in the second inning. Andy Pages opened the scoring with an RBI single before Shohei Ohtani launched a three-run home run off Milwaukee starter Dustin May.
Ohtani’s blast was his first home run of the postseason and gave Los Angeles a major advantage in front of its home crowd. Dodgers starter Tyler Glasnow also looked sharp early, retiring his first 10 batters before Milwaukee began mounting its comeback.
However, the Brewers refused to panic. They gradually chipped away at the deficit, taking advantage of opportunities against the Dodgers’ pitching staff.
Brewers Fight Back to Tie the Game
Milwaukee began its comeback in the fourth inning when Jake Bauers delivered a two run ground rule double, cutting the deficit to 4-2.
The Brewers continued applying pressure in the fifth. David Hamilton drove in Sal Frelick with a single, bringing Milwaukee within one run. After the Dodgers turned to their bullpen, a series of walks loaded the bases and allowed Bauers to draw a bases-loaded walk, tying the game at 4-4.
The comeback set the stage for Garrett Mitchell to deliver the biggest swing of the night.
Garrett Mitchell and David Hamilton Seal the Win
Mitchell led off the sixth inning against reliever Tanner Scott and launched a 409-foot solo home run to center field, giving Milwaukee its first lead of the game at 5-4. The blast came after Mitchell fell behind 0-2 in the count, making the moment even more impressive.
Milwaukee’s bullpen then took over. JoJo Romero escaped a dangerous situation in the sixth, while Aaron Ashby delivered three scoreless innings to protect the lead and earn the save.
Hamilton added an insurance run in the ninth with a solo home run against Edwin Díaz, extending the Brewers’ advantage to 6-4. Ashby and the Milwaukee defense shut down the Dodgers in the final inning to complete the victory.
Brewers Turn Their Attention to the World Series
The sweep represents a historic achievement for Milwaukee. After falling short against Los Angeles a year ago, the Brewers responded with four consecutive victories and eliminated one of baseball’s most accomplished teams.
Mitchell’s go ahead homer, Bauers’ timely hitting and the bullpen’s ability to escape difficult situations proved decisive.
Milwaukee now advances to the World Series for the first time since 1982, giving the franchise an opportunity to compete for its first championship. The Brewers have overcome an early deficit, delivered under pressure and shown the resilience needed to reach baseball’s biggest stage.
The Dodgers’ postseason run is over, while Milwaukee’s championship hopes are very much alive.
