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Brewers Edge Padres in Historically Tight NLDS
Brewers survive tight NLDS battle with Padres to face Dodgers in NLCS.
In brief
Brewers survive tight NLDS battle with Padres to face Dodgers in NLCS. Milwaukee Brewers advanced to National League Championship Series after narrowly defeating San Diego Padres in historically close NLDS. Originally reported by Milwaukee Brewers On SI.
Brewers advance to NLCS
Milwaukee Brewers move on to National League Championship Series after overcoming San Diego Padres in division series.
Historically tight NLDS
In all four games, neither team led by more than two runs, marking the second time in MLB postseason history this occurred.
Brewers outscored Padres 13-10
Despite winning three of four games, Brewers only outscored Padres 13-10 in the series.
Bullpen dominance key
Padres were top in fWAR for relievers at 8.9, Brewers fourth at 7.0, with both teams using aggressive bullpen strategies.
Brewers bullpen edges out
Milwaukee relievers combined for just two runs (one earned) across 19 innings, both in Game 3 loss.
Game 2 swing
Jackson Chourio walked off Mason Miller in Game 2, the only game either bullpen allowed more than two runs.
Brewers face Dodgers in NLCS
Brewers now face Los Angeles Dodgers in National League Championship Series with a tougher pitching challenge.
Dodgers' strong rotation
Dodgers rank third in reliever fWAR at 7.6, with a stronger rotation than Brewers.
The big picture
Milwaukee Brewers advanced to National League Championship Series after narrowly defeating San Diego Padres in historically close NLDS.
