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  "id": 14858616,
  "title": "Brewers complete NLCS sweep of Dodgers to reach World Series",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/brewers-complete-nlcs-sweep-of-dodgers-to-reach-world-series",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-16T03:18:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Japan Times",
    "slug": "japan-times",
    "url": "https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/10/16/baseball/mlb/brewers-win-nl-pennant/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Milwaukee Brewers completed a National League Championship Series sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers, advancing to the World Series for the first time in 44 years. Jake Bauers initiated the comeback with a two-run double, and Garrett Mitchell added a decisive home run for a 6-4 victory. Bauers also delivered a bases-loaded walk in the fifth inning to tie the game. The Brewers dominated after being swept last season. Catcher William Contreras managed the bullpen, and four pitchers held the Dodgers scoreless over the final seven innings. JoJo Romero, Aaron Ashby, and JoJo Romero each contributed to the win. The series saw Ohtani return to the leadoff spot with a three-run homer but struggled with discomfort. The Dodgers fell 2-1 in the American League Championship Series to the Cleveland Guardians. Milwaukee's previous World Series appearance was in 1982, where they lost to the St. Louis Cardinals in seven games.",
  "summary": "The Brewers will open the World Series at home on Oct. 23 against the winner of the American League Championship Series between the Cleveland Guardians and Tampa Bay Rays.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Brewers stun Dodgers with back-to-back homers in 7th inning and take 3-0 lead in NLCS with 6-2 win",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/brewers-stun-dodgers-with-back-to-back-homers-in-7th-inning-and-take",
        "published": "2026-10-15T03:22:18.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Japan Today",
        "title": "Brewers stun Dodgers with back-to-back homers in 7th inning and take 3-0 lead in NLCS with 6-2 win",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/brewers-stun-dodgers-with-back-to-back-homers-in-7th-inning-and-take-14603974",
        "published": "2026-10-15T03:38:44.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Brewers Take Commanding 3-0 NLCS Lead With 6-2 Win Over Dodgers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/brewers-take-commanding-3-0-nlcs-lead-with-6-2-win-over-dodgers",
        "published": "2026-10-15T04:13:55.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Japan News by The Yomiuri Shimbun",
        "title": "Shohei Ohtani Back in the Leadoff Spot and Crushes a 3-Run Homer for the Dodgers in NLCS Game 4",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/shohei-ohtani-back-in-the-leadoff-spot-and-crushes-a-3-run-homer-for",
        "published": "2026-10-16T01:55:34.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}