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MLB·ANALYSIS·August 3, 2026 08:32 AM ET

Brewers hold No. 1 in Week 19 NL Central rankings

MLB's trade deadline closes Monday at 6 p.m. ET.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 31 min read
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What happened: Milwaukee went 3-3, closing the week with two wins in three games against the Los Angeles Angels. Jake Bauers collected seven hits with two homers and a triple, while Brice Turang led the club with eight hits.

Why it matters: The Chicago Cubs went 4-3 but remained second after losing two of three to the New York Yankees. The Cincinnati Reds climbed to third with a 4-3 week that included three wins in four games against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

By the numbers: Bauers hit .389/.450/.833 for the week. Cubs starters worked 42 innings with a 1.93 ERA and 37 strikeouts, while Nico Hoerner and Alex Bregman combined for 23 hits.

What to watch: Milwaukee opens a seven-game homestand with four games against Pittsburgh before hosting the Minnesota Twins. Chicago hosts the Los Angeles Dodgers, while Cincinnati returns Tuesday.

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