The Milwaukee Brewers have officially clinched the No. 1 seed in the National League playoffs, securing home-field advantage throughout the postseason after a historic regular season.
Milwaukee punched its ticket to the top spot Thursday night, September 24, after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 5-1. The Brewers then got the result they needed when the Los Angeles Dodgers fell 4-1 to the San Diego Padres, eliminating the possibility of Los Angeles catching Milwaukee in the standings.
The achievement gives the Brewers home-field advantage throughout the National League playoffs and the World Series, should they advance. It is the second consecutive season Milwaukee has earned the top seed in the National League.
Brewers Make Franchise History
Thursday’s victory over Philadelphia was more than just another win. It marked the 100th regular-season victory of the year for Milwaukee, the first time in franchise history the Brewers have reached the century mark.
The Brewers had already broken their previous franchise record of 97 wins, set in 2025. Now, they have added another major accomplishment to a season that has seen them establish themselves as one of baseball’s top teams.
Milwaukee reached the milestone with a balanced performance against the Phillies. Five pitchers combined to allow just one run, while the offense came through with key hits late in the game.
The win also capped a successful nine-game road trip, giving the Brewers plenty of momentum heading into the final weekend of the regular season.
Home-Field Advantage Could Be Huge
With the No. 1 seed secured, the Brewers will begin their postseason run in the National League Division Series after receiving a bye through the Wild Card Series.
Milwaukee will open the NLDS at home on Saturday, October 3, against an opponent yet to be determined. The Brewers will have the benefit of playing in front of their home crowd throughout the National League playoffs.
If they reach the World Series, they will also have home-field advantage against the American League champion, having finished with a better regular-season record than the AL’s top seed.
Another Opportunity to Make History
Despite finishing with the National League’s best record, Milwaukee still has unfinished business.
The Brewers entered last year’s postseason as the top seed as well, winning all three home games in the NL Division Series against the Chicago Cubs. However, their season ended in the NL Championship Series, where the Dodgers swept them in four games.
Now, Milwaukee gets another opportunity to turn regular-season success into a championship.
The franchise has never won a World Series, with its only previous appearance coming in 1982. This year’s team has put itself in position to change that, earning the league’s top seed and the home-field advantage that comes with it.
The Playoffs Run Through Milwaukee
The Brewers have taken care of business throughout the regular season, winning 100 games and securing the best record in the National League.
With the No. 1 seed locked up, Milwaukee can turn its attention toward October. The team will have a first-round bye, home-field advantage throughout the postseason and the opportunity to make another run at the franchise’s first World Series title.
The road to the National League pennant and potentially the World Series — runs through Milwaukee.
