Jake Bauers named NLCS MVP as Brewers sweep Dodgers

Jake Bauers was named the Most Valuable Player of the National League Championship Series after a strong performance that helped the Milwaukee Brewers sweep the Los Angeles Dodgers in four games, according to yardbarker.com.

Bauers contributed consistently throughout the series, recording hits in all four games including a go-ahead home run in Game 3 and a two-run double in Game 4 that sparked a Brewers comeback. He also drew a game-tying walk in the fifth inning of the clinching game, as reported by WTOP.

In the series, Bauers hit .286 with one double, one home run, six RBIs, and three walks, nearly doubling his previous postseason RBI total. He finished with a .983 OPS, per WTOP.

Bauers' journey to NLCS MVP was notable as he nearly retired after the 2024 season due to a low batting average but decided to continue playing for health insurance reasons after his wife became pregnant, yardbarker.com reported.

The Brewers will advance to the World Series for only the second time in franchise history following this sweep, marking a significant achievement for the team and Bauers alike.

Bauers, a Southern California native, reflected on the motivation gained from the Dodgers' previous sweep of the Brewers in 2025, which fueled his and the team's determination this year, according to WTOP.