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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

  1. Aug 13, 2026Brewers trailed 4-2 entering the ninth inning against the Dodgers.
  2. 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.
  3. Aug 13, 2026Trevor Megill threw a perfect ninth for his 22nd save, securing a 5-4 win.
  4. 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.

Sources

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