Milwaukee Brewers clinch NL Central title with 5-1 win over Pirates
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 4:04 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026

The Milwaukee Brewers secured their fourth consecutive NL Central title with a 5-1 victory against the Pittsburgh Pirates on September 16, 2026. Jacob Misiorowski pitched five scoreless innings, supporting the win with contributions from role players Luis Lara and Joey Ortiz. The Brewers improve to a 94-57 record, marking a seventh consecutive playoff appearance, a testament to their selfless playing style and smart baseball tactics. As the team celebrates, they now shift focus to their playoff ambitions, continuing their tradition of late-season success.
- •Brewers clinch NL Central title with a 5-1 win over Pirates.
- •Jacob Misiorowski pitches five scoreless innings.
- •Luis Lara and Joey Ortiz contribute timely hits.
- •Milwaukee's record improves to 94-57.
- •Team celebrates fourth straight division title.
- 4:04 PMYahoo Sports — Milwaukee Brewers and their brand of selfless baseball are NL Central champions again
"The best pitcher in baseball on the team with the best record in baseball isn’t sure how exactly the Milwaukee Brewers keep doing this.
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