Brewers clinch NL Central as Cubs fall to Braves
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 2:29 AM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers secured the NL Central title following a 5-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Chicago Cubs' 6-3 loss to the Atlanta Braves on September 15. Jacob Misiorowski excelled on the mound, recording seven strikeouts in five shutout innings. The Cubs' defeat eliminated them from contention in the division race, confirming the Brewers as champions. Milwaukee now aims to clinch the No. 1 seed in the National League, with aspirations for their first World Series championship.
- •Brewers defeat Pirates 5-1 on September 15
- •Cubs lose 6-3 to Braves, eliminated from division race
- •Jacob Misiorowski throws five shutout innings
- •Brewers aim for No. 1 seed in National League
- •Club seeks first World Series championship
- 2:29 AMYahoo Sports — Jacob Misiorowski gem, Cubs' loss to Braves clinches NL Central for Brewers
"The Brewers will next seek to clinch the No. 1 seed in the National League in their quest to secure the franchise’s first World Series championship.
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