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Brewers earn bye to NLDS after Braves lose to Reds

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 3:41 AM

Last updated Sep 23, 2026

Brewers earn bye to NLDS after Braves lose to Reds

Summary

The Milwaukee Brewers secured a first-round bye in the MLB playoffs following the Atlanta Braves' loss to the Cincinnati Reds. On September 22, despite losing 6-4 to the Philadelphia Phillies, Milwaukee clinched their playoff spot. With a record of 98-59, the Brewers hold a one-and-a-half-game lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers for the top seed. As the regular season nears its end, Milwaukee still aims to improve their postseason positioning. They are set to play the San Diego Padres next, while potentially facing the Phillies in the NL Division Series.

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By the Numbers

•Brewers clinched bye in MLB playoffs after Braves lost
•Lost 6-4 to Phillies but secured playoff position
•Current record stands at 98-59
•One-and-a-half-game lead over Dodgers for top seed
•Next two games against Padres could be pivotal

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3:41 AMYahoo Sports — Brewers news: Milwaukee earns bye straight to NLDS after Braves' loss to Reds

What they're saying

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Even when the Milwaukee Brewers lose, things go their way. The model small-market organization moved one round closer to its first World Series championship on Tuesday night. Despite leaving Citizens Bank Park with a 6-4 defeat to the Philadelphia Phillies, the Brew Crew clinched a first-round bye in the MLB playoffs. The newly-crowned National […] The post Brewers news: Milwaukee earns bye straight to NLDS after Braves' loss to Reds appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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