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Brewers reach first World Series since 1982
The Milwaukee Brewers swept the two-time defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS to reach their first World Series since 1982. The ALCS between the Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians is tied 2-2, with Game 5 on Oct. 18 in Cleveland. World Series Game 1 is Oct. 23 in Milwaukee.
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