Brewers end Dodgers' reign with dominant NLCS sweep
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Ben Nicholson-Smith
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Covering the MLB and Toronto Blue Jays for Sportsnet since 2013, Ben Nicholson-Smith has established himself as one of the network’s leading baseball writers. Currently the baseball editor for sportsnet.ca, he also co-hosts the At the Letters podcast and regularly appears on Sportsnet’s television and radio properties.
Brewers' big swings have Dodgers on the brink in NLCS
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After a third consecutive win, the Brewers are one away from putting an end to MLB's two-time defending champions. Champagne and celebratory t-shirts will be on hand at Dodger Stadium Thursday in case the visitors clinch, writes Ben Nicholson-Smith.
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Contreras steals spotlight as Brewers take 2-0 lead over Dodgers in NLCS
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Games like one William Contreras delivered on Monday elevate players to new levels of stardom, and new levels of fanfare. Ben Nicholson-Smith has more on how Contreras and the Brewers stepped up to take a commanding NLCS lead over the Dodgers.
Brewers lean on strengths to topple Dodgers after Misiorowski’s uneven start
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All things considered, Jacob Misiorowski’s start in Game 1 of the NLCS was an unusual combination of effective and disappointing. But the Brewers leaned into their strengths on Sunday, beating the Dodgers to take a 1-0 series lead.
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