Jake Bauers Was Ready to Retire. Now, He's the 2026 NLCS MVP
Jake Bauers had four hits, a home run and six RBIs as Milwaukee reached its first World Series since 1982.
- On Thursday, October 15, 2026, the Milwaukee Brewers swept the Los Angeles Dodgers, advancing to the World Series for the first time since 1982. First baseman Jake Bauers earned National League Championship Series MVP honors following the 6-4 series-clinching victory.
- After nearly retiring following the 2023 season, 31-year-old Bauers revitalized his career with Milwaukee, having played for seven different organizations before his breakout 2026 campaign. He set career highs with 26 home runs and 86 RBIs this season.
- Bauers tallied 6 RBIs and four hits during the series, including a crucial two-run double in Game 4 and a go-ahead, two-run home run in Game 3 against the Dodgers. His clutch hitting drove the sweep.
- The Brewers now await their World Series opponent, facing the winner of the American League Championship Series between the Cleveland Guardians and Tampa Bay Rays. The first game is scheduled for next Friday at American Family Field.
- Bauers becomes the first Milwaukee player to win the NLCS MVP award, marking a historic milestone for the franchise. The award did not exist during the team's previous World Series appearance in 1982.
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Brewers slugger Jake Bauers wins NLCS MVP award against hometown Dodge
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jake Bauers went home to Southern California and walked away with an MVP trophy. Bauers hit a two-run double in the fourth inning Thursday to begin Milwaukee’s comeback, and the Brewers rallied for a 6-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers that finished a four-game sweep in the National League Championship Series. The first baseman also drew a walk that forced home the tying run in the fifth to help Milwaukee advance to the W…
Brewers slugger Jake Bauers wins NLCS MVP award against hometown Dodgers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jake Bauers went home to Southern California and walked away with an MVP trophy. Bauers hit a two-run double in the fourth inning Thursday to begin Milwaukee’s comeback, and the Brewers rallied for a 6-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers that finished a four-game sweep in the National League Championship
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