Milwaukee Brewers clinch NL Central title as Joey Ortiz excels against Pirates
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 2:55 AM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers secured their fourth consecutive National League Central title with a 5-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on September 15, 2026. Joey Ortiz contributed significantly, going 3-for-4 with a double and two RBI. Jacob Misiorowski delivered five scoreless innings for the win. Ortiz credited his success to advice from clubhouse manager Jason Shawger and his faith, discussing his journey through a challenging season. The Brewers will finish their series against the Pirates on September 17 and start a new series against the Baltimore Orioles on September 18.
- •Joey Ortiz hits a two-run single in the sixth inning.
- •Milwaukee improves to a 94-57 record with this win.
- •The Brewers clinched the NL Central after the Braves beat the Cubs.
- •Ortiz's average rises to.270 with the performance.
- •The Brewers face the Orioles next in a three-game series.
- 2:55 AMYahoo Sports — Joey Ortiz shares the clubhouse advice that kept him going as Milwaukee Brewers clinch NL Central
"Joey Ortiz went 3-for-4 with a double and two RBI on Tuesday night as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1 at PNC Park. Afterward, the shortstop credited his faith and advice from clubhouse manager Jason Shawger for getting him through the low points of his season. He spoke in a postgame video posted [...]
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