Aaron Ashby is on an all-time great stretch for a relief pitcher this postseason. William Contreras willed his squad to victory on Monday. Garrett Mitchell hit two big home runs on the road. David Hamilton recorded four hits, two RBIs and three stolen bases in just a two-game span. Brice Turang scored a run in every game of the 2026 National League Championship Series. There were multiple Milwaukee Brewers players who were worthy of winning the NLCS MVP after sweeping the Los Angeles Dodgers, but the one who arguably epitomizes the theme of this season and matchup as well as anyone is Jake Bauers.
Article Continues BelowThe left-handed hitting first baseman brings home the award after helping the Brew Crew overcome a 4-0 deficit in Game 4 en route to a pennant-clinching 6-4 victory on Thursday night.