The Brewers have not lived up to expectations this season. While they still have time to make a push for their fourth consecutive postseason appearance in four full seasons, the clock is ticking. Milwaukee remains on the outside looking in with two weeks of regular-season play remaining.
The root of the club’s shortcomings is obvious. The Brewers allow too many runs for a team built upon run prevention. Last season, their pitching staff ranked third in baseball with an 83 ERA-. This season, they are tenth with a 98 ERA-.
Injuries have ravished the starting rotation and left the staff limping toward the end of September.