The Milwaukee Brewers defeat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1, with Jacob Misiorowski throwing five shutout innings, as Milwaukee closes in on the National League Central title.
Misiorowski strikes out seven while the Brewers build their lead, including a four-run fifth inning noted by one outlet. The game result reduces the Brewers’ “magic number” for clinching, according to reporting that they reach one.
Additional coverage focuses on when the division title becomes official. One source says the Brewers could clinch later Tuesday if the Chicago Cubs lose to Atlanta. About 50 minutes after the final out, another outlet reports Milwaukee clinches the NL Central when the Cubs lose to the Atlanta Braves.
