Brewers aim to clinch NL Central title in series against Pirates
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Last updated Sep 14, 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers travel to Pittsburgh for a three-game series starting Tuesday, September 15, needing two wins to secure the National League Central title for the fourth consecutive year. The Brewers hold a 93-57 record, and their magic number to clinch the division is two, which can be reached through wins or Chicago Cubs losses. PNC Park, where the series takes place, has seen mixed results for the Brewers this season. With top pitchers set to start, the Brewers hope to capitalize on this opportunity to clinch soon.
- •Brewers need two more wins to clinch the NL Central title.
- •Any combination of Brewers wins and Cubs losses totaling two will secure the title.
- •The series starts on Roberto Clemente Day in Pittsburgh.
- •The Brewers aim for a franchise-record 100 wins this season.
- •Pittsburgh has not had a winning season since 2018.
- 4:25 PMYahoo Sports — Milwaukee Brewers head to Pittsburgh with chance to clinch division
"The Milwaukee Brewers head to Pittsburgh, where two wins (or maybe fewer) will shore up the National League Central title for a fourth straight year.
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