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William Contreras has been a standout performer for the Brewers throughout their postseason run, which culminated in Milwaukee reaching the 2026 World Series after sweeping the Dodgers in the NLCS. In Game 2 of that series, Contreras went 3-for-4 with a 438-foot home run and delivered multiple go-ahead hits to lead the Brewers to victory. His postseason excellence has made him one of the team's most important offensive contributors as they pursue their first championship since 1982.
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Every position player’s top moment from the NLCS
The Brewers swept the Dodgers in the NLCS with contributions from nearly every position player. NLCS MVP Sal Bauers delivered the series' most impactful moment with an 11-pitch at-bat against Blake Snell in Game 3, hitting a two-run home run that gave Milwaukee a 3-2 lead worth +.320 WPA. Catcher Willy Contreras went 3-for-4 with a 438-foot home run in Game 2, while outfielders like Jackson Chourio and Joey Ortiz provided key hits and defensive plays throughout the series.
Brew Crew BallBrewers postseason Breaking T shirts thread
Breaking T is releasing daily merchandise celebrating the Brewers' 2026 postseason run, with designs commemorating key moments and players. The Brewers swept the Dodgers and advanced to the World Series as National League Champions, with standout performances from players like William Contreras, Jake Bauers, Jackson Chourio, and Garrett Mitchell. Christian Yelich was named the franchise's first official captain in its 50-plus year history. The merchandise line captures memorable moments including Chourio's walk-off single against San Diego and Mitchell's wall catch that sent Milwaukee to the League Championship Series.
Brew Crew BallBreaking T releases new three new shirts for your NL Champion Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers have reached the 2026 World Series for the first time since 1982, and Breaking T has released three new commemorative shirts to celebrate. The designs feature players including Jake Bauers, Garrett Mitchell, Jacob Misiorowski, William Contreras, and Brice Turang, with one shirt highlighting Bauers' performance in the League Championship Series where he hit a go-ahead two-run homer in Game 3 after lengthy at-bats.
Brew Crew BallEverything Brewers fans need to know about Dodgers’ Game 4 starter Tyler Glasnow
The Dodgers will start Tyler Glasnow in Game 4 of the NLCS with Milwaukee leading 3-0 and seeking to complete a sweep. Glasnow has been injury-prone this season with only 13 starts and walked multiple batters in each of his last five outings, a potential weakness the Brewers can exploit. However, Glasnow has historically dominated Milwaukee's lineup, with Christian Yelich, William Contreras, and Jackson Chourio all struggling significantly in matchups against him. The Brewers will counter with rookie left-hander Shane Drohan as they attempt to reach the World Series for the first time since 1982.
Reviewing the BrewBreaking T releases new “William Contreras: Crown Him” shirt
William Contreras is performing at an elite level during Milwaukee's postseason run, batting .391 with three home runs and five RBIs through six games. After going 3-for-4 with a homer and multiple go-ahead hits in a recent game, Contreras tied the game with a home run and gave the Brewers a 2-0 series lead in the League Championship Series with an RBI single. Breaking T has released a new shirt celebrating Contreras' signature crown gesture, which he performs after key moments.
Brew Crew BallWild Bill is carrying the Brewers
William Contreras has emerged as the Brewers' offensive catalyst in the postseason after struggling earlier in the season. Following a brutal July-August slump, Contreras hit .321/.384/.557 over the final six weeks of the regular season and has continued that success in the playoffs, going 6-for-16 with two homers against the Padres and delivering a crucial 3-for-4 performance with three go-ahead hits in Monday's NLCS victory over the Dodgers. His three run-scoring hits in that game made him only the fourth player ever to accomplish that feat in a postseason game. With the Brewers leading the NLCS 2-0, Contreras's hot bat has been instrumental in their early postseason success.
Brew Crew BallWilliam Contreras' continued postseason excellence helps Brewers overcome early errors in NLCS Game 2 win
The Brewers defeated the Dodgers in Game 2 of the NLCS to take a 2-0 series lead, though Milwaukee's defense struggled early with multiple errors by pitcher Logan Henderson. Henderson committed a wild pitch in the first inning, a throwing error on a pickoff attempt in the third, and an overthrow on a sacrifice bunt in the fifth, allowing the Dodgers to score four runs. William Contreras provided the offensive spark, collecting an RBI single in the first inning on an unusually low pitch and driving in additional runs in the fifth to help the Brewers overcome their defensive lapses and secure a three-run victory.
Reviewing the BrewContreras slugs Brewers to Game 2 win and commanding series lead over Dodgers
William Contreras delivered three game-tying or go-ahead hits to lead the Brewers to a 7-4 victory over the Dodgers in Game 2 of the NLCS, giving Milwaukee a commanding 2-0 series lead. The game remained competitive through five innings with both teams trading runs, but the Brewers pulled away with insurance runs in the eighth inning. The Brewers' bullpen was dominant after the fifth inning, allowing no baserunners over the final four innings. Robert Gasser will start Game 3 in Los Angeles as the Brewers look to move within one win of the World Series.
Brew Crew BallContreras shines as Dodgers' stars slump ... and other key takeaways from Game 2
MLB.com BrewersLIVE: Brewers answer back quickly on Contreras' RBI (FOX/FS1/FOX One)
MLB.com BrewersDave Roberts’ exposed Game 1 strategy reveals key NLCS matchup for Brewers
The Brewers defeated the Dodgers 1-0 in Game 1 of the NLCS, with Brice Turang hitting a solo home run to tie the game and Luis Lara adding an RBI single for the go-ahead run. Milwaukee's defense was stellar, turning three double plays, while the bullpen remained dominant through the final innings. In the eighth inning, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts intentionally walked William Contreras and Andrew Vaughn to create left-on-left matchups, a strategy that succeeded but revealed his likely approach for the series of prioritizing his left-handed relievers against Milwaukee's left-handed hitters.
Reviewing the Brew2026 MLB Championship Series open thread
The four remaining teams competing for the World Series are set: the Rays face the Guardians in the ALCS, while the Brewers take on the Dodgers in the NLCS. The Rays swept the Yankees in the Division Series and enter the ALCS with a well-rested pitching staff and a balanced offense led by Jonathan Aranda, Junior Caminero, and Yandy Díaz. The Guardians rallied from a 2-0 deficit to beat the White Sox, relying on their top rotation arms Parker Messick and Gavin Williams and the offensive production of José Ramírez. The Brewers-Dodgers matchup features contrasting rosters, with the Dodgers boasting star-laden veterans like Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, and Mookie Betts, while the Brewers counter with a younger, scrappy team anchored by Christian Yelich and William Contreras.
Brew Crew BallA position-by-position breakdown of Brewers vs. Dodgers
The Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles Dodgers meet in the National League Championship Series for the third time in nine years. The article provides a position-by-position comparison of the two rosters, examining catchers, first basemen, and second basemen with regular season statistics and recent performance. The Brewers hold slight advantages at catcher and first base, with William Contreras performing well in the Division Series and Jake Bauers having a strong regular season, while the Dodgers' Will Smith struggled in the postseason and Freddie Freeman showed signs of age-related decline.
Brew Crew BallWho would have won NLDS MVP for the Brewers this year if MLB handed out the award
The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the San Diego Padres 3-1 in a low-scoring NLDS where all four games were decided by two runs or fewer. Jackson Chourio would likely have won an NLDS MVP award if MLB handed one out, as he led the Brewers with six RBIs and had at least one RBI in every game, including a walk-off two-run single in Game 2 and a go-ahead RBI single in Game 4. Chourio's performance broke Ryan Braun's franchise postseason RBI record despite collecting just three hits, demonstrating clutch hitting and hard contact throughout the series. The Brewers' pitching was dominant, with their relief corps allowing just one earned run in 19 innings, while William Contreras added six hits and two home runs in key moments.
Reviewing the BrewUnsung hero from Brewers' NLDS victory over Padres creates difficult lineup decision going forward
The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the San Diego Padres 3-1 in the NLDS, with standout performances from Jackson Chourio, William Contreras, Aaron Ashby, and Garrett Mitchell. Outfielder Sal Frelick emerged as an unsung hero despite not starting Game 1, collecting hits in all three games he played while scoring two runs, driving in two runs, drawing two walks, and stealing a base with just one strikeout. Frelick's strong performance creates a difficult decision for manager Pat Murphy heading into the NLCS against the Los Angeles Dodgers, as the 26-year-old has proven he deserves regular at-bats against right-handed pitchers despite being benched initially to start rookie Luis Lara against left-handed starter Robbie Ray in Game 1.
Reviewing the BrewBrewers news: Christian Yelich's broken streak, Jackson Chourio ties Ryan Braun, Game 4 starter
The Padres defeated the Brewers 4-3 in Game 3 of their NLDS matchup, with strong defense helping San Diego avoid elimination. Christian Yelich ended an 87-plate-appearance postseason RBI drought with a seventh-inning single that scored William Contreras and cut the Padres' lead to one, while Jackson Chourio tied Ryan Braun's record with an RBI in the fifth inning. Yelich has been particularly productive through the first three playoff games, collecting four hits in ten at-bats with two walks and a stolen base while hitting the ball hard consistently.
Reviewing the BrewBrewers drop Game 3 of NLDS in another tightly fought battle, 4-3
The Padres defeated the Brewers 4-3 in Game 3 of the NLDS, cutting Milwaukee's series lead to 2-1. Despite out-hitting San Diego 11-6 and out-walking them 4-2, the Brewers left 11 runners on base and failed to deliver in crucial late-inning situations. William Contreras provided the team's offensive spark with a home run, two singles, and a walk, but the Brewers could not overcome the deficit in the final innings.
Brew Crew BallLIVE: Contreras homers in G3 (FS1, FOX One)
MLB.com BrewersPat Murphy's Game 3 batting order tweak changes Jackson Chourio's lineup protection
Manager Pat Murphy restructured the Milwaukee Brewers' batting order for Game 3 of their NLDS against San Diego, moving Jake Bauers to the two-hole, William Contreras to third, and Brice Turang to cleanup—a lineup combination the team never used during the regular season. The change addresses opposing pitchers' focus on Jackson Chourio by providing him different protection, as Turang went hitless in the first two games despite batting directly behind Chourio in both contests. Joey Ortiz replaces David Hamilton at third base, while Dustin May starts for the Brewers against Padres right-hander Nick Pivetta in Milwaukee's first road playoff game.
Reviewing the BrewBreaking T releases new “Jackson Chourio: Made for the Moment” & “This Is My Crew” shirts
The Brewers merchandise company Breaking T released two new shirt designs celebrating Milwaukee's walk-off victory over the Padres in Game 2 of the NLDS. One shirt honors Jackson Chourio, the 22-year-old who hit a walk-off two-run single to win the game 4-3, while the other features Christian Yelich, Brice Turang, and William Contreras signaling Sal Frelick to slide home for the winning run. The Brewers need one more win to advance to the NLCS and return to the postseason for back-to-back seasons for the first time in franchise history.
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