Brewers Secure Division Title Despite Losing Series to Cardinals
The Milwaukee Brewers have been confirmed as the tricampeons of the NL Central division for the third consecutive season in Major League Baseball (MLB). The reward is a berth in the 2025 postseason.
The Brewers’ division title title was tainted by their 1-5 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday during their visit. They lost the series, having been defeated 7-1 in the first game and only winning the second by a narrow margin of 3-2.
However, the Chicago Cubs lost 0-1 in their visit to the Cincinnati Reds. Mathematically, this confirmed the Brewers as NL Central champions for 2025 with a record of 95 wins and 61 losses (Cubs ended up at 88-68).
Brewers’ Dominant Run in the NL Central
Over the past three seasons, Milwaukee has been the king of this division. However, this run appears to be their strongest yet. In 2023, their overall record was 92-70; in 2024 it was 93-69, and with six regular season games still to play in 2025, they are already leading in wins.
Brewers’ Historical Division Titles
This is the seventh division title for the Brewers, one of MLB’s younger franchises since their debut in the 1969 season. Back then, they competed in the American League (AL) West Division and never secured a title. In 1972, they moved to the AL East and won their first division title in 1982. They even reached the World Series but lost to the Cardinals.
From 1994 to 1997, they competed in the AL Central Division. The Brewers debuted in the NL Central in 1998, where they have remained and accumulated six division titles. Their first came in 2011, the second in 2018, and the third in 2021. The current streak of 2023-2025 makes it seven division titles in eight seasons, with only 2022 being the absence.
Brewers’ Postseason Challenges
Despite their division title successes, the Brewers face the challenge of advancing past the Wild Card round. In the last two years, they failed to progress beyond this stage, being eliminated by the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2023 and the New York Mets in 2024.
Currently, five out of the 30 MLB teams have never won a World Series. Alongside the Milwaukee Brewers, these teams include the San Diego Padres, Tampa Bay Rays, Colorado Rockies, and Seattle Mariners. The Mariners have never even reached the World Series.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who are the Milwaukee Brewers? The Brewers are a professional baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, competing in the National League Central division of Major League Baseball (MLB).
- Why are the Brewers relevant? The Brewers are one of MLB’s younger franchises, having joined the league in 1969. They have established themselves as a dominant force in the NL Central, securing seven division titles since 2011.
- How do the Brewers’ actions impact others? The Brewers’ consistent success in the NL Central has shaped the division’s competitive landscape. Their postseason challenges, however, highlight the difficulty of advancing in MLB’s current playoff format.
