In looking back at 2018, many wonder how the Milwaukee Brewers actually finished with the National League’s best record (96-67) and were one win shy of the World Series. Sure they were solid, but it seems their two main competitors were better overall.
The Chicago Cubs scored more runs per game and owned the better ERA, only netting them a second place finish in the NL Central after a game 163 loss to the Crew. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Dodgers led the league in runs scored (4.93 per game) and ERA (3.38) – both by rather sizable margins.