Milwaukee Brewers chase franchise win record as MLB wild‑card race intensifies

The Milwaukee Brewers sit atop the NL Central at 59‑34 and are targeting their 60th win in just 94 games, aiming to break the franchise record of 99 games set in 1979. The club’s success is driven by a league‑low 3.33 team ERA and standout performances from rookie pitcher Jacob Misiorowski, who leads MLB in ERA (1.62), strikeouts (167) and WHIP (0.76), as well as strong contributions from starters Kyle Harrison and Shane Drohan.

Across Major League Baseball, both the American and National Leagues see several clubs closing in on the three wild‑card spots. In the AL, the Houston Astros, Detroit Tigers and Toronto Blue Jays are within 2‑3 games of a wild‑card berth, while the NL features the Chicago Cubs holding the top wild‑card position. The competitive standings reflect a down year for many teams, with only five AL clubs above .500 and eight NL clubs holding winning records.