Brewers aim for No. 1 seed as playoffs approach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 5:36 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers, entering play on September 18 with the best record in baseball, have secured the National League Central title. With nine games remaining, they need four wins combined with Atlanta Braves losses to clinch a first-round bye. To secure the No. 1 seed in the National League, they require a combination of seven wins or Dodgers losses. The Brewers are set to play the Baltimore Orioles, Philadelphia Phillies, and St. Louis Cardinals in their final series.
- •Brewers hold a two-game lead over the Dodgers for the No. 1 seed.
- •Magic number to secure a bye is four victories combined with Braves losses.
- •Brewers need seven wins or Dodgers losses to clinch the top seed.
- •Remaining opponents include the Orioles, Phillies, and Cardinals.
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"The Milwaukee Brewers enter play on Friday with the best record in baseball
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