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Well, they're likely not going to finish 122-40, but after a 6-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners July 21, the Brewers have won 11 straight games and suddenly have Major League Baseball's best record. That also means they've hurdled the rival Chicago Cubs in the National League Central Division standings.
Los Angeles Dodgers struggle with 10 losses in 12 games, Freddie Freeman injury scare, and historic sweep by Brewers. Latest updates on roster moves and trade deadline targets.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have a chance to take their home series against the Minnesota Twins with Game 2 slated for Saturday night at Dodger Stadium.
Brewers manager Pat Murphy referred to his team as a "bunch of average Joes" after they swept the Dodgers.
Ohtani returned to the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday for the first time since the All-Star break in their matchup with the Minnesota Twins. Though he gave up a home run right off the bat at Dodger Stadium, Ohtani made sure that the Dodgers were back out in front by the time he returned for the second inning.
It's uncertain how long the Dodgers will keep Betts batting first, but it is believed that manager Dave Roberts will continue to have it that way until Max Muncy returns from a knee bruise (h/t Sonja Chen of MLB.com).
Another sweep by Milwaukee sends the Dodgers to their 10th loss in 12 games as the NL West lead continues to shrink.
The 35-year-old Freeman immediately started walking to the dugout after the 88 mph sinker from Milwaukee Brewers starter Jose Quintana made contact and was soon headed to the clubhouse. The Dodgers announced soon after that he left with a left wrist contusion.