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Brewers lead Dodgers in race for MLB's best record as playoffs near

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 4:07 AM

Last updated Sep 23, 2026

Brewers lead Dodgers in race for MLB's best record as playoffs near

Summary

The Milwaukee Brewers are ahead of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the battle for the best record in MLB. Following a 6-4 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies, the Brewers stand at 98-59 while the Dodgers are at 96-60 ahead of their game against the San Diego Padres. The Brewers hold a 1.5-game lead with five games left, while the Dodgers have six remaining. The situation is critical for Los Angeles, as they would need to finish ahead of Milwaukee to secure the National League’s No. 1 seed.

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Status Watch

•Brewers lose to Phillies, now 98-59.
•Dodgers play at Padres, standing at 96-60.
•Brewers won the season series 4-3 against Dodgers.
•Both teams have a few games left to impact playoff positioning.
•Los Angeles must win out to secure top seed.

Latest Updates

4:07 AMYahoo Sports — 3 bold predictions for Dodgers vs. Brewers race for MLB's best record

What they're saying

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The Milwaukee Brewers remain in front of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the race for baseball’s best record. Tuesday’s 6-4 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies left the Brewers at 98-59. The Dodgers entered their game against the San Diego Padres at 96-60, with six games remaining to the Brewers’ five. The gap stood at 1 1/2 games before the opener. The […] The post 3 bold predictions for Dodgers vs. Brewers race for MLB's best record appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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