Dodgers and Brewers set for rare NLCS clash between 100-win teams
The Dodgers and Brewers are meeting in the NLCS after finishing as the two best teams in MLB by record and fWAR in 2026. Milwaukee won 103 games, while Los Angeles won 100 and posted the top fWAR, making this the sixth LCS featuring two 100-win clubs. The matchup is also a rematch of last year's NLCS, which the Dodgers swept on their way to a second straight World Series title.
Milwaukee reached this NLCS with 103 wins and the second-best fWAR at 48.6. Los Angeles claimed 100 victories and topped MLB with a 53.1 fWAR, leaving the clubs as the clear top two by record and advanced metric. This marks the sixth League Championship Series with two 100-win participants, and the first since 2019.
The matchup also echoes last October, when Los Angeles swept Milwaukee in the NLCS en route to a second straight World Series crown. The Dodgers are making a 14th consecutive postseason trip, carrying a loaded batting order and elite run prevention. Their offense struggled in July and August before breaking out in September.
A rare NLCS between 100-win clubs could draw heightened national attention, benefiting broadcasters, advertisers, and host-city businesses. Dodgers and Brewers fans may experience intensified anticipation, especially given last year's sweep. The matchup may also shape how fans and analysts discuss competitive balance and big-market spending, though its broader social effects are likely limited to sports culture and local civic identity.