The Milwaukee Brewers clinched their division, but they’re not done yet. With only nine games left, they’re sitting on a two-game lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers for the top seed in the National League. This is *everything* for them, and it all starts tonight as they open a three-game series against the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards. Forget coasting, the real work is just beginning for home-field advantage.
Brewers Fighting For Every Inch, Despite the Pitching Wobbles
Remember that August 18th game at American Family Field when Christian Yelich tagged our Seattle Mariners for a three-run bomb? That kind of power is exactly what the Brewers need right now as they claw for home-field advantage, and they’ve shown they can get it done in clutch moments. Just last week, Luis Lara robbed Eugenio Suárez of a home run on September 11th, then hit a game-winning RBI single in the tenth inning against the Cubs on September 8th. The same night, Jackson Chourio blasted a two-out, two-run homer to tie that game in the ninth. Those are the kinds of plays that win top seeds.
Tonight, they’ve got Dustin May on the mound, and man, he’s been a mixed bag since coming over from the St. Louis Cardinals. He’s rocking a 2-2 record with a 4.91 ERA in seven starts as a Brewer. The good news? His last start against Cincinnati was six scoreless innings. That’s the guy they need to show up if they want to hold off the Dodgers and lock down that top spot.
Orioles Battered and Hanging By a Thread
While the Brewers are surging, the Baltimore Orioles are fighting for their playoff lives, and it’s looking rough for them. Their playoff hopes are fading fast, but they’re still in the hunt for the final American League wild-card spot, trailing the Cleveland Guardians by three games. The big problem? Injuries. A serious “rash of injuries” has hit them hard. Infielder Jackson Holliday, outfielder Luis Robert Jr., and pitchers Kyle Bradish and Shane Baz are all likely out for this series. That’s a brutal blow to any team trying to make a late-season push. It means the Brewers are facing a team that’s desperate, but also severely shorthanded.
This Brewers series isn’t just about clinching a division, it’s about making a statement for the whole National League. Sunday’s game for the Brewers against the Orioles will be nationally televised on Peacock, kicking off at 6:20 PM CT. No conflict with the Green Bay Packers for Wisconsin fans, but for us, it’s a chance to see a team battling for the big prize. Every pitch in this series is high stakes for the Brewers. They need to keep winning to secure that top NL seed, showing everyone the grit you need for October. It’s a reminder that every game counts, right down to the wire, something our Mariners understand all too well.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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