MILWAUKEE —
The San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks both won games before the Dodgers took the field against the Milwaukee Brewers Wednesday night, yet another reminder that, for a team that has won 10 of the last 11 National League West titles, objects in the rearview mirror are closer than they appear.
The Dodgers failed to hold serve in an ugly 5-4 loss to the Brewers in American Family Field, and their division lead falling to 2 ½ games over the scorching-hot Padres, who have won 19 of 22 games, and D-Backs, who have won 18 of 21 games.