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Dodgers Cruise Towards Repeat World Series Bid, Brewers on the Brink
17 Oct
Summary
- Dodgers lead NLCS 3-0 over Brewers
- Dodgers one win away from first repeat World Series since 2009
- Dodgers' pitching dominance, Brewers' offensive struggles
As of October 18th, 2025, the Los Angeles Dodgers are on the cusp of returning to the World Series, leading the Milwaukee Brewers 3-0 in the National League Championship Series (NLCS). The Dodgers' dominant performance has put them on the path to potentially repeat as World Series champions.
In Game 3, the Dodgers jumped out to an early 1-0 lead in the first inning, and the score remained tied at 1-1 until the sixth inning. The Dodgers then broke through, with second baseman Tommy Edman driving in the go-ahead run and the Dodgers adding another run on an error to make it 3-1.
The Dodgers' pitching has been the key to their success in the series, with their starters posting a sparkling 1.54 ERA in the postseason so far. Meanwhile, the Brewers' offense has struggled, managing just three runs and nine hits in the three games. The Brewers will look to avoid being swept when they face the Dodgers in Game 4 on Friday.
No defending champion has reached the World Series since the 2009 Philadelphia Phillies, and no team has won consecutive titles since the 1998-2000 New York Yankees. The Dodgers are now one win away from becoming the first team to accomplish that feat in 16 years.
