The Brewers beat the Tigers 11-0, as every remaining contender for a division title scores in double digits. It’s the third shutout among the final four, only the Cubs allowing runs. Milwaukee awaits the result of the Cardinals and Cubs, with Chicago leading 10-5 in the bottom of the seventh.
Christian Yelich doesn’t look like he’ll win the triple crown, as he goes 0 for 2 with no RBI. Nolan Arenado passed Yelich and Carpenter for the home run lead in the NL.
If the Cubs hold on, the Brewers travel a bit south to Wrigley to play at 1 PM EDT, 12 PM CDT on Monday. The winner gets three days off, while the loser hosts the wild card game on Tuesday night.
What a difference between the AL & NL this year. The AL divisions being settled years ago, while the NL needs a pair of 163rd games. This season has been unique in so many ways. Lovin’ it!
These 163 games are considered part of the regular season, right? So the statistics should count. Yelich still has a chance
rbj » Yes, he still has a chance, but now he trails in both home runs and RBI.