The Brewers took down 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 offered an update about Luis Lara. Milwaukee has now secured four straight division titles. They stand as the 2026 National League Central champions. The division race ended in their favor. They kept the streak intact. The club finished the job. The win over the Pirates sealed it. The team had reason to celebrate.