Brewers can clinch home-field advantage through MLB playoffs tonight

The Milwaukee Brewers are one win away from securing home-field advantage for the entire MLB playoffs, according to the latest wire service report. With a current record of 99-59, the Brewers have a magic number of two, meaning a victory in their upcoming game against the Philadelphia Phillies, combined with a loss by the Los Angeles Dodgers in their matchup against the San Diego Padres, would be enough to clinch the advantage.

The Brewers have already secured a division title, a first-round playoff bye, and a franchise record for wins, currently standing at 100. This achievement would also place them as the top team in MLB playoff standings, assuming they maintain their tiebreaker lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are currently at 97-61. If the standings were to result in a tie, Milwaukee would still be awarded the top seed in the playoffs and home-field advantage throughout the NL portion of the postseason.

The Brewers' season concludes with a three-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals at home, while Los Angeles Dodgers travel to face the San Francisco Giants. Additionally, securing a win would guarantee that the Brewers have home-field advantage in the World Series if they manage to reach that stage. The Brewers also have a magic number of one to ensure a superior finish compared to the American League's top team, the Tampa Bay Rays, who currently stand at 96-62.

Thanks to an early season series win, the Brewers have a tiebreaker over the Rays, who have a record of 95-63. This report was originally published on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.