Brewers Advance to NLCS, Set Dodgers Rematch

MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers secured their spot in the National League Championship Series for the second consecutive season, defeating the San Diego Padres 3-1 on Wednesday night to win the best-of-five division series in four games.

Garrett Mitchell proved instrumental for the Brewers. He tripled and scored the go-ahead run in the fifth inning. Mitchell also drove in Sal Frelick for Milwaukee's first run in the third inning with a single.

Mitchell's impact extended to defense in the eighth inning. He made a critical catch on Manny Machado's drive to right-center field to preserve Milwaukee's lead.

Second baseman Brice Turang contributed to the Brewers' defensive effort, ending the eighth inning with a catch of Ty France's popup in foul territory.

Jackson Chourio concluded his high-impact series by driving in Mitchell, making him the Brewers' career leader in postseason RBIs. At 22 years old, Chourio now has 17 RBIs across 16 playoff games, including six in this division series. He surpassed Ryan Braun for the team record.

Milwaukee opened its scoring in the third inning when Sal Frelick reached on an infield single and stole second base. Mitchell then singled to bring Frelick home.

For the Padres, Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a home run to center in the third inning, ending his 1-for-19 slump since San Diego's playoff opener.

Brewers starter Robert Gasser threw four innings of three-hit ball. Four Milwaukee pitchers combined to hold the Padres to three hits. The Brewers' defense supported the pitching staff throughout the game.

Milwaukee's offense worked counts and produced 10 hits. The 103-win Brewers, the majors' best regular-season team, stuck to their seasonlong formula for success.

This road victory ended Milwaukee's 12-game postseason road losing streak, which dated back to 2018. The Padres had tested the Brewers in four tight games.

The Brewers will now face the Los Angeles Dodgers in an NLCS rematch. The Dodgers eliminated Atlanta on Wednesday, and last October swept Milwaukee en route to their second consecutive World Series title.

Mitchell's impact extended to defense in the eighth inning. He made a critical catch on Manny Machado's drive to right-center field to preserve Milwaukee's lead.

Second baseman Brice Turang contributed to the Brewers' defensive effort, ending the eighth inning with a catch of Ty France's popup in foul territory.

Milwaukee opened its scoring in the third inning when Sal Frelick reached on an infield single and stole second base. Mitchell then singled to bring Frelick home.

For the Padres, Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a home run to center in the third inning, ending his 1-for-19 slump since San Diego's playoff opener.

Milwaukee's offense worked counts and produced 10 hits. The 103-win Brewers, the majors' best regular-season team, stuck to their seasonlong formula for success.

This road victory ended Milwaukee's 12-game postseason road losing streak, which dated back to 2018. The Padres had tested the Brewers in four tight games.