The Brewers are on fire this season as one of the best teams in the league, ranking high in multiple categories as a playoff contender.
The Milwaukee Brewers are enjoying a strong season as the MLB squad seems to be having a “Moneyball” rhythm as potential World Series contenders.
Milwaukee has been active in the playoffs throughout the past decade, making the NL Championships series twice in 2018 and 2025. They seek their first World Series title in franchise history, last making the championship series in 1982.
The Brewers haven’t been explosive with the home runs this season. They currently have 120 homers and counting, last in the entire league. That hasn’t stopped them from ranking high in multiple statistics, via ESPN Insights.
“The Brewers are an MLB-best 81-49 despite hitting the fewest home runs in baseball (120). So how are they doing it? They lead MLB in OBP (.337) and chase rate (27%), rank second in walk rate (11%) and third in stolen bases (129) and sac bunts (30). They get on base,” the post read.
The Brewers are an MLB-best 81-49 despite hitting the fewest home runs in baseball (120).
So how are they doing it?
They lead MLB in OBP (.337) and chase rate (27%), rank second in walk rate (11%) and third in stolen bases (129) and sac bunts (30).
They get on base. pic.twitter.com/e5xvamTRU8
— ESPN Insights (@ESPNInsights) August 23, 2026
How Brewers played against Braves
The Brewers are having a strong season as one of the best teams in the league. However, they got a bump on the road after losing 4-2 to the Atlanta Braves on Sunday night.
It was a low scoring game as both teams were even at one run apiece after three innings. Atlanta took control of the game with a pair of scores in the fourth and sixth frames, sealing the deal in the ninth inning.
Shane Drohan started on the mound as he lasted five innings. He got the loss as he struck out five batters but conceded eight hits and two earned runs.
Milwaukee fell to an 81-50 record on the season, controlling the top spot in the NL Central Division standings. They are above the Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals at the moment.
The Brewers will look to bounce back in their next series, being on the road. They take on the New York Mets as Game 1 commences on Aug. 25 at 7:10 p.m. ET.
The Milwaukee Brewers are enjoying a strong season as the MLB squad seems to be having a “Moneyball” rhythm as potential World Series contenders. Milwaukee has been active in the playoffs throughout the past decade, making the NL Championships series twice in 2018 and 2025.