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Brewers standings update
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The gist
Brewers rallied for 3 runs in the 9th to beat Dodgers 5-4, staying atop NL at.
The win preserves their NL-best record and keeps them ahead of the Dodgers and.
Background
The Milwaukee Brewers have built the National League's best record without much power, relying on rallies like this one. A Dodgers win would have tied them atop the NL standings, with the Braves just half a game back. The top two records in each league earn a bye through the Wild Card Series round, making every game crucial.
How it unfolded
- Aug 13, 2026Brewers trailed 4-2 entering the ninth inning against the Dodgers.
- Aug 13, 2026Edwin Diaz gave up four straight one-out singles, including RBI hits by Jackson Chourio and Garrett Mitchell; Jake Bauers delivered the go-ahead RBI single with two outs.
- Aug 13, 2026Trevor Megill threw a perfect ninth for his 22nd save, securing a 5-4 win.
- Aug 15, 2026Brewers acquired infielder Jonathan Ornelas from the Athletics for cash considerations to bolster their infield depth.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- The Brewers' win keeps them alone atop the National League standings, according to AP News.
- Analysts
- MLB.com notes the Brewers' rally was typical of their season, built on stringing together hits rather than power.