Dodgers’ dream of World Series 3-peat unravels as Brewers storm back to sweep NLCS
LOS ANGELES (AP) — There won't be a three-peat for the Los Angeles Dodgers.Their dream of becoming the first team to win three consecutive World Series titles since the New York Yankees from 1998-2000 — and the first National League club ever to accomplish the feat — faded with anemic offense, a shaky bullpen and an ailing Shohei Ohtani slumping in the postseason.
The Los Angeles Dodgers' quest for a three-peat was ended as the Milwaukee Brewers staged a dramatic comeback to sweep the NL Championship Series. Despite an early 4-0 lead in Game 4 due to a three-run homer by Shohei Ohtani, the Dodgers failed to maintain their momentum. Their offense underperformed with runners in scoring position, and the bullpen faltered.
Manager Dave Roberts acknowledged that his team "just outplayed" Milwaukee across all aspects of the game. Ohtani, who had not hit a homer since mid-August, struggled further, hitting .192 with poor at-bats in the postseason. Catcher Will Smith also underwhelmed, going 3 for 31. The Dodgers' victory was short-lived as the Brewers responded with a 6-4 win to complete a four-game sweep.
Tyler Glasnow started strongly, retiring his first 10 batters, but the Brewers' offense proved too much, fueled by a two-run double and a bases-loaded walk that sealed the game. Overall, the Dodgers conceded that they simply couldn't keep up with Milwaukee's superior performance.
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