The Milwaukee Brewers are poised to complete the 2025 regular season with at least a share of the best record in Major League Baseball. Although the team suffered a 7-4 defeat to the Cincinnati Reds at American Family Field, an unexpected assist from the Minnesota Twins, who shut out the Philadelphia Phillies 5-0, secured the Brewers’ spot with home-field advantage in the playoffs.
Milwaukee, boasting a 96-65 record, has one final opportunity to break the franchise’s victory record in Sunday’s game. They are slated to host Game 1 of the National League Division Series on October 4, facing either the Chicago Cubs or San Diego Padres, the winner of the wild-card series.
Despite a disappointing performance against the Reds, who are still vying for a postseason spot, the Brewers remain optimistic. Milwaukee manager Pat Murphy praised the Reds’ strong pitching while maintaining confidence in his own team. He emphasized that although the Brewers have not been aggressively pursuing wins in the final stretch, the team has shown extraordinary effort throughout the season.
A problematic third inning was the turning point in the game. Robert Gasser and Jacob Misiorowski struggled, giving Cincinnati a substantial lead. Gasser, after showing early promise, made critical errors that allowed the Reds to capitalize, while Misiorowski’s major-league relief debut was a challenging start, in which he faced high-pressure situations.
On the offensive side, the Brewers found some success through the contributions of Jackson Chourio, who homered, and a steady effort by the team to chip away at the Reds’ lead despite key players like William Contreras being absent.
The Brewers celebrated clinching the best record in baseball for the first time since 1982, providing them with a morale boost ahead of the postseason. As the team prepares for the playoffs, the focus remains on maintaining momentum and fine-tuning the roster, with players like Misiorowski being evaluated for their roles.
In the upcoming matchup against Cincinnati, Freddy Peralta is set to start for Milwaukee, opposing the Reds’ Brady Singer. The Brewers are determined to end the regular season on a high note and carry their successful form into the playoffs.
This season’s achievement is a testament to the Brewers’ hard work, resilience, and tactical management, setting the stage for an exciting playoff run. The team’s performance has provided fans with hope and excitement as they aim for postseason glory.