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Pat Murphy leads Brewers to World Series for first time since 1982

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Last updated Oct 16, 2026

Pat Murphy leads Brewers to World Series for first time since 1982

Summary

The Milwaukee Brewers, managed by Pat Murphy, secured their first World Series appearance since 1982 by completing a four-game sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL Championship Series on October 15, 2026. The series concluded with a 6-4 victory in Game 4, marking a significant achievement for Murphy, a former Arizona State coach. The Brewers finished the regular season with a league-best 103 wins and previously defeated the San Diego Padres to reach the NLCS. Now, they are set to compete for their first championship in franchise history.

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By the Numbers

•Brewers swept Dodgers in NLCS to win NL pennant.
•Murphy previously coached at Arizona State from 1995 to 2009.
•Regular season record was 103 wins, the best in MLB.
•The World Series appearance is the Brewers' first since 1982.
•Murphy leads the team in pursuit of its first championship.

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5:56 AMYahoo Sports — Former ASU coach Pat Murphy leads Brewers to first World Series appearance in 44 years

What they're saying

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LOS ANGELES — Arizona State will have a former baseball head coach vying for a World Series title, as Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy and his team have punched their ticket to the World Series. Oct 15, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Milwaukee Brewers dugout reacts after third baseman David Hamilton (6) hits a home run during the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four of the NLCS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium.
— Yahoo Sports

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