The Milwaukee Brewers entered the month of September five games back of the rival Chicago Cubs. All while the red-hot St. Louis Cardinals were fast approaching the Brewers for the top Wildcard spot. But Milwaukee was heating up at just the right time.
How did Milwaukee do it?
The Milwaukee Brewers had six critical games left against the Cubs and they were able to take advantage of those opportunities. Milwaukee won each of the final two series against Chicago, taking four of the final six games in the season series and at that point, winning seven of their last ten when facing the Cubs.