The Brewers defeated the Pirates 5-1 in Pittsburgh on Sept. 15. The result was decisive. That win secured the NL Central. It marked their fourth straight division crown. The Cubs loss helped too. Manager Pat Murphy said after the game that this 2026 club is 'starting to grow on me.' Before the series, the team announced details about Luis Lara. Milwaukee has now secured four straight division titles. They remain the 2026 National League Central champions. The division race was decided. They stayed on top. The club got the job done. The win over the Pirates settled matters. The team wrapped up the night with a win.