David Hamilton’s solo home run in the ninth inning sealed the Milwaukee Brewers’ 4-0 sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series, sending Milwaukee to their first World Series since 1982. The decisive blow came at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium on October 15, 2026, capping a tense and tightly contested Game Four.
The Brewers had trailed early but clawed their way back through contributions from several players, including childhood Red Sox fan Sal Frelick, who scored in the fifth inning thanks to Hamilton’s RBI. The Dodgers opened the game with a sharp defensive play when Mookie Betts snagged the first out at shortstop, a moment that briefly swung momentum in their favour. However, the Brewers’ offense found its rhythm against Los Angeles reliever Dustin May, who came in during the second inning after starter Shane Drohan had set the stage.
Hamilton’s performance proved decisive. Beyond driving in Frelick in the middle innings, his ninth-inning homer was the game’s only run in extra innings. The Brewers’ ability to hold the Dodgers scoreless thereafter ensured the sweep and the NL pennant. The celebration on the field was captured vividly in photographs by Katelyn Mulcahy of MLB Photos, showing Hamilton’s elation after his late homer.
The victory ends a long wait for Milwaukee fans, who have not seen their team reach the World Series since 1982. The Brewers’ sweep over a Dodgers squad featuring a defensive highlight reel from Betts and pitching efforts from May demonstrated the shifting dynamics of this postseason.
While the Dodgers’ bullpen struggled to contain Milwaukee’s hitters, the Brewers capitalized on every opportunity. Shane Drohan’s start provided an early platform, but it was the bullpen and clutch hitting from Hamilton that ultimately decided the series.
The Brewers now prepare for the World Series, carrying the momentum of their sweep and the confidence of their late-game execution. The Dodgers, meanwhile, face a postseason exit marked by strong defensive plays but insufficient offensive production.
As the Brewers celebrate their return to the World Series stage, Hamilton’s late homer will remain the defining moment of the NLCS finale.
According to Yahoo Sports.
