# Brewers erase a 4–0 deficit, beat Dodgers 6–4 and sweep their way to the World Series

- **Game:** 2026 National League Championship Series (NLCS), Game 4
- **Date:** Thursday, October 15, 2026 (2026-10-15)
- **Venue:** Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
- **Matchup:** Milwaukee Brewers (away) at Los Angeles Dodgers (home)
- **Final:** Brewers 6, Dodgers 4 — Brewers win
- **Series after this game:** Brewers win the NLCS 4–0
- **Web page:** https://www.brewersworldseries.com/games/2026-nlcs-game-4-brewers-vs-dodgers/
- **Official highlights (MLB, 21 min):** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVjnWhgxzjM

## Summary

The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6–4 in Game 4 of the 2026 NLCS on October 15 at Dodger Stadium, completing a four-game sweep and reaching their first World Series since 1982. Down 4–0 after Shohei Ohtani's three-run homer, Milwaukee tied it when Jake Bauers drew a bases-loaded walk in the fifth and took the lead on Garrett Mitchell's solo homer in the sixth. Bauers was named NLCS MVP.

## Turning point

Down 4–3 with two outs in the fifth, Jake Bauers took a four-pitch, bases-loaded walk from Alex Vesia to tie the game.

## Recap

The Dodgers jumped on Dustin May in the second. Andy Pages singled in a run, and Shohei Ohtani crushed a 428-foot, three-run homer for a 4–0 lead.

Tyler Glasnow struck out six of the first nine batters he faced, but Milwaukee broke through in the fourth. Brice Turang walked, William Contreras doubled, and Jake Bauers lined a ground-rule double to right that scored both. It was 4–2.

In the fifth, Sal Frelick walked and scored on David Hamilton's single, which ended Glasnow's night. Evan Phillips intentionally walked Turang and then walked Contreras to load the bases. With two outs, Los Angeles brought in Alex Vesia, and Bauers took four straight balls to force in the tying run.

Garrett Mitchell led off the sixth with a 409-foot homer off Tanner Scott, putting Milwaukee ahead 5–4. Hamilton added a two-out homer off Edwin Díaz in the ninth.

JoJo Romero threw two scoreless innings for the win. Aaron Ashby recorded the final nine outs for the save, stranding a runner on third in both the seventh and eighth. Enrique Hernández lined out to Jackson Chourio in left for the final out, and Bauers was named NLCS MVP, the first LCS MVP in Brewers history.

## Scoring timeline

| Inning | Play | Score after |
|---|---|---|
| Bot 2nd | Andy Pages RBI single | LAD 1, MIL 0 |
| Bot 2nd | Shohei Ohtani three-run homer (428 ft) | LAD 4, MIL 0 |
| Top 4th | Jake Bauers two-run ground-rule double | LAD 4, MIL 2 |
| Top 5th | David Hamilton RBI single scores Sal Frelick | LAD 4, MIL 3 |
| Top 5th | Jake Bauers bases-loaded walk off Alex Vesia | MIL 4, LAD 4 |
| Top 6th | Garrett Mitchell go-ahead solo homer (409 ft) | MIL 5, LAD 4 |
| Top 9th | David Hamilton solo homer off Edwin Díaz | MIL 6, LAD 4 |
| Bot 9th | Aaron Ashby finishes a nine-out save | Final: MIL 6, LAD 4 |

## Brewers standouts

- Jake Bauers: 1-for-3, 2B, BB, 3 RBI (NLCS MVP)
- David Hamilton: 2-for-4, HR, 2 RBI, 2 runs
- Garrett Mitchell: 1-for-4, go-ahead HR
- Aaron Ashby: 3 scoreless IP, 3 K, save
- JoJo Romero: 2 scoreless IP, 3 K, win

## Line score

| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Brewers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0 |

(x = half-inning not played)

**Home runs:** Garrett Mitchell (MIL), David Hamilton (MIL), Shohei Ohtani (LAD)

## Milwaukee Brewers batting

| Player | Pos | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Chourio | LF | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brice Turang | 2B | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| William Contreras | C | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jake Bauers | 1B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Christian Yelich | DH | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Garrett Mitchell | CF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper Pratt | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Sal Frelick | RF | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| David Hamilton | 3B | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| **Totals** |  | 32 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 10 |

## Los Angeles Dodgers batting

| Player | Pos | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | DH | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Mookie Betts | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Freddie Freeman | 1B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Will Smith | C | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Tucker | RF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teoscar Hernández | LF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Max Muncy | 3B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tommy Edman | PH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andy Pages | CF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Enrique Hernández | 2B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| **Totals** |  | 33 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 8 |

## Milwaukee Brewers pitching

| Pitcher | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Drohan | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Dustin May | 3.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| JoJo Romero | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Aaron Ashby | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |

## Los Angeles Dodgers pitching

| Pitcher | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Glasnow | 4.1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| Evan Phillips | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Alex Vesia | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tanner Scott | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Edwin Díaz | 3.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |

## FAQ

**Q: Who won NLCS Game 4 between the Brewers and Dodgers?**
A: The Milwaukee Brewers won NLCS Game 4 of the 2026 National League Championship Series, Brewers 6, Dodgers 4, on Thursday, October 15, 2026.

**Q: What was the final score of Brewers vs. Dodgers NLCS Game 4?**
A: The final score was Brewers 6, Dodgers 4. Brewers win the NLCS 4–0.

**Q: What was the turning point of NLCS Game 4?**
A: Down 4–3 with two outs in the fifth, Jake Bauers took a four-pitch, bases-loaded walk from Alex Vesia to tie the game.

**Q: Who hit home runs in NLCS Game 4?**
A: Home runs were hit by Garrett Mitchell (MIL), David Hamilton (MIL), Shohei Ohtani (LAD).

**Q: Where was NLCS Game 4 played?**
A: NLCS Game 4 was played at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA.

**Q: Where can I watch NLCS Game 4 highlights?**
A: MLB's official full-game highlights (21 min) are embedded on this page and on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVjnWhgxzjM.

Sources: box scores from FantasyData; video from MLB's official YouTube channel; recaps written by BrewersWorldSeries.com from published game coverage. Innings pitched use baseball notation (4.1 = 4⅓ innings).