Brewers One Win Away From Historic Postseason Run
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Milwaukee looks to secure its first championship Wednesday night after posting a 10-2 record in the 2026 playoffs.
The Milwaukee Brewers are one victory away from capping off one of the most dominant postseason runs in MLB history. A win in Game 5 of the World Series on Wednesday would secure the Commissioner's Trophy and the franchise's first championship, Sports Illustrated reports.
Milwaukee enters the deciding game with a 10-2 postseason record. While the Brewers nearly achieved the rare feat of sweeping both the championship series and the World Series under a best-of-seven format, they suffered a loss in extra innings during Tuesday's Game 4. Prior to that, Milwaukee easily dethroned the reigning champion Dodgers. They now face the Rays in a bid to finalize a run that currently features a +23 run differential, according to Sports Illustrated.
Reporting from Sports Illustrated notes that the Brewers' current trajectory places them among the all-time greats, though they trail the 1976 Cincinnati Reds, the only team since the divisional era began in 1969 to complete a postseason without a single loss. The Brewers' run has also been highlighted by pitcher Aaron Ashby, who set a record with 18 consecutive scoreless innings during the 2026 postseason.