The Brewers defeated the Pirates 5-1 in Pittsburgh on Sept. 15. The result was decisive. That win secured the NL Central. It represented their fourth straight division crown. The Cubs loss also mattered. Manager Pat Murphy commented after the final out that this 2026 club is 'starting to grow on me.' Before the series, the team shared news about Luis Lara. Milwaukee has now won four straight division titles. They remain the 2026 National League Central champions. The division race was decided. They kept the streak intact. The club finished the job. The win over the Pirates sealed it. The team had reason to celebrate.