The Brewers took down the Pirates 5-1 in Pittsburgh on Sept. 15. The result was clear. That win locked up the NL Central. It represented their fourth straight division crown. The Cubs loss helped too. Manager Pat Murphy said after the game that this 2026 club is 'starting to grow on me.' Before the series, the team announced details about Luis Lara. Milwaukee has now taken four straight division titles. They stand as the 2026 National League Central champions. The division race ended in their favor. They extended the streak. The club closed it out. The win over the Pirates sealed it. The team had reason to celebrate.
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