The Brewers beat the Pirates 5-1 in Pittsburgh on Sept. 15. The result was convincing. That win locked up the NL Central. It added up to 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 offered an update about Luis Lara. Milwaukee has now won four straight division titles. They stand as the 2026 National League Central champions. The division race ended in their favor. They stayed on top. The club finished the job. The win over the Pirates settled matters. The team had reason to celebrate.