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Brewers Seek Redemption Against Dodgers in 2026

PUBLISHED Oct 9, 2026, 8:17 PM ET

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Brewers Seek Redemption Against Dodgers in 2026

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Milwaukee Brewers entered the 2026 postseason after a flawless six‑to‑zero sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the regular season. Yet, the Dodgers dismantled the Brewers in the National League Championship Series, shutting them out with one run in each of four games. Brewers manager Pat Murphy cited emotional and physical exhaustion from a tense five‑game NL Division Series against the Cubs. The team’s pitching staff, led by Chris Hook, expressed concern over fatigue and the need for a refreshed lineup. In 2026, the Brewers have restructured their rotation, placing Jacob Misiorowski in Game One and Logan Henderson in Game Two, hoping to leverage a stronger bullpen and a more balanced offense. The Dodgers, meanwhile, will rely on a formidable starting lineup featuring Shohei Ohtani and Tyler Glasnow, aiming to reverse last year’s outcome. The Brewers’ recent success in the NLDS, winning in four games,

By Marcus E. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

2018 — Dodgers defeated Brewers in seven‑game NLCS
2020 — Dodgers swept Brewers in two‑game Wild Card Series
2025 — Dodgers swept Brewers in four‑game NLCS
2026 — Brewers and Dodgers meet again in 2026 NLCS
2026 — Brewers aim to reverse 2025 loss with new pitching strategy

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