Brewers Hit 100 Wins, Clinch Top NL Seed

The Milwaukee Brewers have reached an unprecedented achievement in their franchise history, securing their 100th win of the 2026 season on Thursday. This landmark victory also confirmed their position as the No. 1 seed in the National League playoffs, marking the second consecutive year the league's top spot runs through Milwaukee.

Despite facing considerable challenges, including significant player injuries to pitchers Freddy Peralta, Quinn Priester, and Brandon Woodruff, the Brewers have demonstrated remarkable resilience. Their consistent success is attributed to a disciplined approach focusing on getting on base, solid pitching, strong defense, and effective management, rather than high payroll expenses.

The Brewers' 100th win came with a 5-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. Simultaneously, the San Diego Padres defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers, ensuring Milwaukee's top seeding. This guarantees the Brewers home-field advantage throughout the entire postseason and a first-round bye.

While the regular season has three remaining games against the St. Louis Cardinals, the focus shifts towards the playoffs. Pitcher Jacob Misiorowski is poised to set a new franchise record for ERA as a starter. Milwaukee will await the winner of the wild-card series between the Padres and Cubs, with the Phillies also a potential contender.