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Brewers All Access

Oct 15, 2026 · 1h 53m

Brewers erase Dodgers deficit to reach World Series

THE BREWERS WIN THE PENNANT. World Series Clinch Show with Dom Cotroneo, Craig Coshun and Tons of Brewer Fans Calling In

Milwaukee’s first World Series appearance since 1982 becomes a story about resilience, roster depth, and generations of fans finally seeing history made.

3 key takeaways
  1. 1Milwaukee overcame a four-run deficit as David Hamilton and Garrett Mitchell supplied pivotal home runs.
  2. 2Aaron Ashby and a deep bullpen protected the lead through repeated Dodgers threats in the clinching game.
  3. 3Callers connected the pennant to 1982 heartbreak, family memories, and a broader Wisconsin baseball legacy.

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Aaron Ashby completes a three-inning save, striking out Shohei Ohtani and stranding runners before Milwaukee seals the sweep.

The brief

The Brewers swept the Dodgers with a 6–4 comeback, earning their first World Series berth since 1982 and turning a long wait into a night of shared history.

Dominic Cotroneo and Craig Coshun trace the comeback through David Hamilton and Garrett Mitchell’s home runs, small-ball execution, and a bullpen that absorbed constant pressure.

Aaron Ashby’s three-inning save, including key outs against Shohei Ohtani, preserved Milwaukee’s lead and gave the clincher its defining performance under pressure.

Callers connect the pennant to 1982 memories, family traditions, watch parties, and the emotional experience of younger fans witnessing a new Brewers era.

Pat Murphy frames the run as a product of unity, hunger, and resilience, while the episode’s callers describe a team whose depth made the breakthrough feel earned.

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