Column: With a comeback win over the Chicago Cubs, the Milwaukee Brewers close in on another division title
MILWAUKEE — In this MVP season for Pete Crow-Armstrong, very little of his “MVPing” has been at the expense of the Milwaukee Brewers. The Chicago Cubs’ star entered Monday’s game at American Family Field with a .108 average and .422 OPS against Brewers pitching in 2026, and a .164 average and .620 OPS against them over his young career. Was there something the Brewers know that the rest of the ...
In a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs at American Family Field on Monday, the Milwaukee Brewers closed in on another division title. Star player Pete Crow-Armstrong had a strong performance, hitting a solo home run and stealing two bases, though it wasn't enough to secure the win. The Cubs' season series with the Brewers, which now stands at 7-4, has taken a significant turn.
For the Brewers, this win reduced their magic number to clinch a playoff berth to four, while the magic number to clinch the Central title is now at 10. The Cubs, on the other hand, now find themselves half a game behind the Philadelphia Phillies for the first wild-card spot. The Cubs' bullpen has been struggling, committing the 24th blown save of the season, which has become a significant issue for the team.
Despite the loss, both teams recognize the importance of the remaining games, with the Cubs remaining focused on securing a postseason berth.
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