Brewers sweep Dodgers in NLCS to reach World Series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 3:10 AM
Last updated Oct 16, 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers secured a sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS, winning Game 4 to clinch the series. This result marks a significant accomplishment for the Brewers, who topped the financially dominant Dodgers despite having a significantly lower payroll. With an overall payroll of $146 million, the Brewers demonstrated that team performance and player contribution can outweigh financial investment, advancing them to the World Series for the first time in franchise history.
- •Brewers defeat Dodgers 3-0 in the NLCS series.
- •Game 4 victory secures the Brewers' first World Series berth.
- •Brewers ranked 19th in MLB payroll, significantly lower than Dodgers' $339 million.
- •Milwaukee's roster mainly consists of players earning under $10 million annually.
- •The Dodgers aimed for a third consecutive World Series title before being eliminated.
- 3:10 AMYahoo Sports — Brewers prove that MLB payroll doesn't matter with NLCS victory over Dodgers
"This NLCS victory for the Brewers proves that payroll doesn't matter.
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