Milwaukee Brewers News Roundup — October 14, 2026

The Brewers are one victory away from their first World Series appearance in 44 years after defeating the Dodgers 6-2 in Game 3 of the NLCS to take a commanding 3-0 series lead. Jackson Chourio opened the game with a home run on the first pitch from Blake Snell, and Jake Bauers delivered the decisive blow with an 11-pitch two-run homer in the seventh inning that broke a 2-2 tie. Robert Gasser pitched five scoreless innings for Milwaukee, while the Brewers' three home runs accounted for four of their six runs, defying the narrative that the team lacks power despite ranking second-to-last in regular-season home runs.

Bauers has emerged as the embodiment of the Brewers' offensive philosophy throughout the postseason. His Game 3 at-bat extended his remarkable streak of grinding out pitches, as he fouled off five pitches before connecting for the go-ahead homer. In Game 2, Bauers drew a 12-pitch walk with runners in scoring position that set up Christian Yelich's go-ahead two-run single, marking the second time this season he has worked a 12-pitch count. His postseason performance builds on a regular season in which he led the National League with 94 walks.

The Brewers' pitching flexibility has been crucial to their success. Manager Pat Murphy adjusted his bullpen approach in Game 2 by keeping Aaron Ashby in for both the eighth and ninth innings despite having closer Trevor Megill available, matching up against left-handed Dodgers batters. The decision paid off as Ashby earned the save, and the Brewers' bullpen has been dominant throughout the postseason, allowing just one earned run across 28.2 innings through six games.

Jackson Chourio's Gold Glove finalist designation reflects his complete development as a player. The 22-year-old has become the only player to record three consecutive 20-20 seasons before turning 23, and his defensive metrics in 2026 validated concerns about his fielding in his first two years. With a perfect 1.000 fielding percentage and 13 Defensive Runs Saved, Chourio could become the first left fielder in franchise history to win a Gold Glove. Brice Turang was also named a finalist for the third consecutive year at second base.

Brandon Woodruff continues his rehabilitation from a shoulder injury with hopes of returning for a potential World Series appearance, though his availability remains unlikely. The Brewers will attempt to close out the series in Game 4 against the Dodgers, who have benched four-time MVP Shohei Ohtani and dropped him to sixth in the batting order.