Oct 8, 2026 · 1h 16m
Brewers’ bullpen and defense carry them back to NLCS
Brewers clinch trip back to NLCS win 3-1 game 4 victory over Padres in San Diego
Milwaukee’s 3–1 win over San Diego secured a second straight NLCS appearance and exposed the strengths and questions awaiting Los Angeles.
- 1Robert Gasser adjusted early, while Aaron Ashby delivered nine outs in a dominant high-leverage relief appearance.
- 2Jackson Chourio set a postseason RBI record at 22, and Garrett Mitchell’s catch erased Manny Machado’s potential tying homer.
- 3Milwaukee’s bullpen gives it a clear edge against Los Angeles, but missed scoring chances could make the matchup difficult.
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The brief
Milwaukee’s 3–1 win over San Diego clinched the NLDS and sent the Brewers back to the NLCS for a second consecutive year, setting up another matchup with Los Angeles.
Robert Gasser’s early adjustments steadied the game, while Aaron Ashby handled an unusual bullpen workload and recorded nine outs in a high-leverage relief appearance.
Jackson Chourio’s postseason-record 17th RBI at age 22 and Sal Frelick’s sacrifice fly gave Milwaukee a 3–1 lead, though the lineup left opportunities unused.
Garrett Mitchell then robbed Manny Machado of a potential game-tying home run, preserving the lead as Milwaukee’s defense matched its pitching under playoff pressure.
Strouf and Jerry Augustine weigh Milwaukee’s bullpen advantage against the Dodgers’ deep rotation, while Pat Murphy’s comments reinforce the all-hands-on-deck approach.