Overview

• Milwaukee sealed the division when the Cubs lost 1-0 to the Reds, despite the Brewers’ 5-1 defeat to the Cardinals at Busch Stadium.
• The clinch guarantees a first-round bye, with Game 1 of the NL Division Series set for Oct. 4 at American Family Field.
• Right-hander Brandon Woodruff was placed on the 15-day injured list with a right lat strain, putting his postseason availability in doubt.
• The pitching picture remains unsettled with Jose Quintana, Trevor Megill and DL Hall also on the injured list as roster decisions loom.
• Owning MLB’s best record, Milwaukee now pursues the NL’s top seed, with its magic number to clinch it reported at four.