The Milwaukee Brewers swept the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 6-4 win at Dodger Stadium on Thursday. They clinched the National League pennant.
Why it matters: The Brewers have never won a World Series and last reached one in 1982. The Dodgers entered as two-time defending champions.
Where they split: Coverage differs on emphasis: Milwaukee's breakthrough as a lower-payroll team versus what the loss means for the Dodgers' future.
Center coverage, 11 sources: The center frames it as Milwaukee ending a long pennant drought and carving out its own history.
Left coverage, 9 sources: The left frames it as a comparatively low-budget team toppling a high-priced roster and ending its title run.
Right coverage, 6 sources: The right frames it as the end of a Dodgers dynasty, with an aging roster facing offseason changes.
What’s next: The World Series opens Friday, Oct. 23, at American Family Field. All games air on FOX.
