{
  "id": 8835093,
  "title": "Steady Brewers savor franchise-record 98th victory as playoffs loom",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/steady-brewers-savor-franchise-record-98th-victory-as-playoffs-loom",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T03:49:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/steady-brewers-savor-franchise-record-034936691.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Milwaukee Brewers have reached a significant milestone in their 2023 season, breaking their own franchise record with a 98-58 record, after only achieving over five consecutive wins earlier this year. Manager Pat Murphy expressed admiration for the team's recent performance, acknowledging they have not consistently delivered such success before. Despite this, the Brewers have established the best record in Major League Baseball, clinching their fourth consecutive NL Central title and securing their eighth postseason appearance in the past nine years. They have already achieved two NLCS appearances, including last season, but have not reached the World Series since 1982. Milwaukee completed a remarkable nine-game winning streak during the season, bolstered by various contributions from the squad. The team stole four bases, experienced a stellar diving catch by center fielder Garrett Mitchell in the seventh inning, and demonstrated their pitching prowess with seven pitchers working together to secure a four-hit shutout. With only six games remaining in the season, the Brewers lead the National League by two games over the Los Angeles Dodgers and require a single victory or an Atlanta Braves loss to secure a division series bye. Manager Murphy emphasized the pride the team feels in their current position, emphasizing that not many teams can achieve such a remarkable feat, regardless of their team's age, experience, or talent.",
  "summary": "The Milwaukee Brewers haven’t won more than five in a row all year. It hasn’t stopped them from setting a single-season franchise record for victories. Milwaukee broke the mark it set last season on Sunday night, smothering the Baltimore Orioles 3-0 to improve to 98-58.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Brewers set franchise record with 98th victory, beat Orioles 3-0 to complete sweep",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/brewers-set-franchise-record-with-98th-victory-beat-orioles-3-0-to",
        "published": "2026-09-21T02:23:39.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Orioles fade, and their season with it, in 3-0 loss to Brewers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/orioles-fade-and-their-season-with-it-in-3-0-loss-to-brewers",
        "published": "2026-09-21T02:31:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}