Their lead in the NL Central grew to 6 ½ games on June 17. They haven't even been playing poorly lately -- they are still on pace to win 97 games -- but the lead has dwindled. In fact, the Cubs and Brewers are tied for first place.

Williams sensed he was gone last year after giving up that game-winning homer to Mets first baseman Pete Alonso in the Division series. It was a gut-wrenching end to the Brewers’ season, the last game beloved Hall of Fame broadcaster Bob Uecker called.

As they leapfrog up the standings, the Brewers have also gained ground in power rankings. They earned a season-high placement in ESPN’s latest ratings drop. Milwaukee Brewers Ride Higher in MLB ...

Expert recap and game analysis of the Milwaukee Brewers vs. Los Angeles Dodgers MLB game from July 20, 2025 on ESPN.