The Milwaukee Brewers clinched the National League Central division after the Chicago Cubs lost to the Cincinnati Reds, 1-0, on Sunday, Sept. 21.

The Brewers won the division crown for the third consecutive year and the fourth time in the past five seasons.

The team celebrated the news at Busch Stadium after a 5-1 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals.

Christian Yelich and the Brewers will play their next three games on the road against the San Diego Padres before closing out the regular season at home against the Reds

The Brewers have the best overall record at 95-61 and sit at the top of the standings, setting Milwaukee up to have one of the top two seeds in the National League.

The Brewers will have a bye before playing Game 1 of the National League Division Series at American Family Field.

The game will be played Saturday, Oct. 4, against an opponent yet to be determined.

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