Milwaukee Brewers eliminate Padres, advance to NLCS against Dodgers
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 6:19 AM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers have advanced to the NLCS after a 3-1 victory over the San Diego Padres. Milwaukee scored first in the third inning, and despite a brief response from the Padres, maintained control for the remainder of the game. This victory marks the second consecutive year the Brewers will compete in the National League Championship Series. They will face the Los Angeles Dodgers, who also advanced after winning their Game 4 against the Atlanta Braves. Game 1 of the NLCS will take place on Sunday, Oct. 11, in Milwaukee.
- •Brewers eliminate Padres with a 3-1 win
- •Milwaukee scores first in the third inning
- •Dodgers also advance by beating Braves
- •NLCS Game 1 scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 11
- •Brewers secure home-field advantage for NLCS
- 6:19 AMESPN — Dodgers-Brewers NLCS showdown is set! Here's how each team can reach World Series
- 6:17 AMYahoo Sports — When do the Brewers play the Dodgers? NLCS schedule, Game 1
- 5:11 AMYahoo Sports — Brewers Reach NLCS With Series Win Against Padres
- 5:08 AMYahoo Sports — Milwaukee Brewers advance to NLCS, get your Brewers vs. Dodgers tickets now
"The Milwaukee Brewers had to work for it, but they defeated the San Diego Padres in the National League Division Series. Up next? A National League Championship Series battle with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
"It's the NLCS rematch we've all been waiting for. Here's your first look at how Los Angeles and Milwaukee stack up.
"The Brewers have sent the Padres home! They will face the Dodgers when the NLCS gets underway, buy tickets now.
Sources
External links- ESPNOct 8, 2026, 6:19 AMDodgers-Brewers NLCS showdown is set! Here's how each team can reach World Series
It's the NLCS rematch we've all been waiting for. Here's your first look at how Los Angeles and Milwaukee stack up.
- Yahoo SportsOct 8, 2026, 6:17 AMWhen do the Brewers play the Dodgers? NLCS schedule, Game 1
The Brewers will play the Dodgers in the 2026 NLCS. Here's the full schedule.
- Yahoo SportsOct 8, 2026, 5:11 AMBrewers Reach NLCS With Series Win Against Padres
The Milwaukee Brewers had to work for it, but they defeated the San Diego Padres in the National League Division Series. Up next? A National League Championship Series battle with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- Yahoo SportsOct 8, 2026, 5:08 AMMilwaukee Brewers advance to NLCS, get your Brewers vs. Dodgers tickets now
The Brewers have sent the Padres home! They will face the Dodgers when the NLCS gets underway, buy tickets now.
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