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Milwaukee Brewers capture NL Central title for the fourth straight season
On Tuesday, the Milwaukee Brewers clinched their fourth straight National League Central title with a 5-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates, sealed when the Chicago Cubs lost to Atlanta 6-3.
Led by manager Pat Murphy, the Brewers hold the best record in the Major Leagues and are on pace to surpass their single-season record of 97 wins, set just last year.
Pitcher Jacob Misiorowski strengthened his Cy Young Award candidacy by striking out seven batters over five shutout innings, reaching a major league-best 1.89 ERA and 243 total strikeouts this season.
About 50 minutes after the final out, players celebrated in the PNC Park clubhouse, marking the franchise's eighth postseason qualification in nine years and their fifth division title in six seasons.
With 11 games remaining in the regular season, the Brewers now focus on securing the No. 1 overall seed in the National League to earn a crucial first-round postseason bye.
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jacob Misiorowski struck seven in five innings without allowing races and the Milwaukee Brewers were on the verge of their fourth consecutive National League Central Division title with a victory, the night...