ATLANTA — The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the San Diego Padres 3-1 in Game 4 of the National League Division Series on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. The Los Angeles Dodgers won the National League Division Series against the Atlanta Braves 3 games to 1.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are attempting to become the first National League franchise to win three consecutive World Series championships. The New York Yankees won three consecutive World Series championships from 1998 to 2000.

Andy Pages hit a two-run single in the seventh inning to break a 1-1 tie. Andy Pages' hit came with the bases loaded and two outs in the top of the seventh inning. Andy Pages hit a 3-2 pitch from Robert Suarez into center field.

Teoscar Hernandez and Tommy Edman scored on Andy Pages' single. Kyle Tucker walked to load the bases before Andy Pages' at-bat. Josue De Paula walked as a pinch-hitter for Kike Hernandez. Tommy Edman entered the game as a pinch-runner for Josue De Paula.

"I've been preparing myself all series for a moment like that, give myself an opportunity, get a good pitch to hit. And luckily I was able to put a good swing on a pitch," Pages said. Pages had no hits in his first seven at-bats of the postseason prior to Game 3. The Los Angeles Dodgers had zero hits with runners in scoring position in the series prior to Pages' single in Game 4.

Shohei Ohtani scored for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the second inning after reaching base on a walk, stealing second, and advancing on a throwing error by catcher Sean Murphy and a dropped pop-up by shortstop Mauricio Dubon. Ohtani went 2-for-13 in the National League Division Series. "I still thought his intent, the at-bats were better. It’s good to know that we can still win games without him doing a whole bunch. But he’s going to come to life. It will happen," Dave Roberts said.

Michael Harris II scored for the Atlanta Braves in the first inning on a wild pitch by Tyler Glasnow. Glasnow pitched 4 2/3 innings for the Los Angeles Dodgers, allowing one hit and five walks. Teoscar Hernandez collided with the left-field wall while attempting to catch a double by Ozzie Albies in the sixth inning.

Hernandez remained in the game after receiving attention from trainers following the collision. Ronald Acuna Jr. started in right field for the Atlanta Braves in Game 4 after being designated hitter in Game 3 due to right knee soreness. Acuna Jr. went 3-for-24 with no extra-base hits in the National League Division Series.

"I'm particularly frustrated with myself. I feel like I did nothing to help the team this series," Acuna Jr. said. Max Muncy hit a solo home run in the ninth inning off Raisel Iglesias.

Muncy's home run was his 19th postseason home run with the Los Angeles Dodgers, extending the franchise record. Edwin Diaz recorded the save for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Garrett Mitchell tripled and scored the tiebreaking run for the Milwaukee Brewers in the fifth inning of Game 4 against the San Diego Padres. Jackson Chourio drove in Mitchell for the Milwaukee Brewers in the fifth inning of Game 4 against the San Diego Padres. Chourio surpassed Ryan Braun for the most postseason RBIs in Milwaukee Brewers history.

Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a 429-foot home run for the San Diego Padres in the third inning of Game 4 against the Milwaukee Brewers. Mitchell made a catch on a fly ball by Manny Machado in the eighth inning to preserve the Milwaukee Brewers' lead.

The Milwaukee Brewers ended a 12-game postseason road losing streak dating back to 2018. The Milwaukee Brewers won 103 games in the 2026 regular season. The Los Angeles Dodgers won 100 games in the 2026 regular season.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto struck out 10 batters over seven innings in Game 3 of the National League Division Series. Yamamoto became the first pitcher in MLB history to earn a victory in five consecutive postseason appearances without allowing more than one run or one walk in any of them.

What's New

Game 1 of the National League Championship Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers is scheduled for Sunday, October 11, 2026, at American Family Field in Milwaukee. The Los Angeles Dodgers swept the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2025 National League Championship Series. A fan kept a foul ball instead of giving it to a child during Game 3 of the National League Division Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves.

Why It Matters

The Los Angeles Dodgers advanced to the National League Championship Series for the third consecutive season. They will face the Milwaukee Brewers, who ended a 12-game postseason road losing streak dating back to 2018. This matchup marks a rematch of the 2025 National League Championship Series, which the Dodgers swept.