"Song Seong-min's team vs. Kim Hye-seong's team matchup falls through!" Korean fans lament... MIL, SD defeated on the road → LAD and NLCS clash confirmed

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The "Korean Derby" that domestic baseball fans had longed for did not materialize. The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the San Diego Padres to advance to the National League Championship Series (NLCS) stage, confirming a showdown with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

On the 8th (Korean time), at Petco Park in San Diego, California, USA, the Milwaukee Brewers beat the San Diego Padres 3-1 in Game 4 of the 2026 Major League Baseball postseason National League Division Series (NLDS).

With this, Milwaukee recorded a series record of three wins and one loss, securing a berth in the Championship Series. Meanwhile, as the San Diego Padres crumbled in a do-or-die situation, the exciting "Song Seong-min's team vs. Kim Hye-seong's team" matchup that was on the verge of happening on the NLCS stage was unfortunately postponed to another opportunity. For domestic fans as well, the anticipated "Heroes alumni matchup" in the fall baseball season fell through, leaving them with deep regret.

The first run came from Milwaukee's speed and focus. In the top of the third inning, leadoff batter Sal Frelick reached on a sharp infield hit and successfully stole second base, instantly creating a scoring position chance. Following him to the plate, Garrett Mitchell delivered a clean RBI hit, bringing Frelick home.

San Diego's counterattack was also formidable. In the bottom of the third inning, leadoff batter Fernando Tatis Jr. crushed a pitch from Milwaukee starter Robert Gasser, drawing a solo home run over the fence to tie the game at 1-1.

However, the tense flow tilted back in Milwaukee's favor in the fifth inning. Leadoff batter Mitchell opened the door with a refreshing triple, once again seizing a scoring opportunity, and Jackson Chourio delivered a precious RBI hit to bring Mitchell home, reclaiming a 2-1 lead.

Riding their momentum, Milwaukee added another run in the sixth inning to nail down the victory. With one out and a runner on third base, Frelick hit a deep sacrifice fly toward left field, bringing the runner from third base home, extending the score to 3-1.

Milwaukee crushed San Diego's pursuit with solid pitching management. Starter Roberts Gasser did his job, pitching four innings while allowing three hits (one home run), one walk, and three strikeouts for one earned run before leaving the mound. Subsequently, the key relief pitchers maintained a flawless bullpen performance to protect the two-run lead.

On the other hand, San Diego's starter Walker Buehler left the mound early after pitching three innings while allowing three hits, two walks, and one earned run. Furthermore, after Tatis Jr.'s home run, the lineup failed to break down Milwaukee's bullpen, ending their fall journey.

Having concluded the Division Series with a 3-1 record at Petco Park on the road, Milwaukee will now compete for the National League title against the Los Angeles Dodgers, the strongest team in the West Division, for a World Series ticket.

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