What happened: Milwaukee leads its series with Los Angeles 2-1 heading into Sunday's scheduled game at Dodger Stadium. The Brewers enter at 73-46 on the season, with the Dodgers at 73-47, and Los Angeles is favored with the total set at 7.5.
Why it matters: The two clubs have separated from the rest of MLB by record most of the summer, and this series doubles as a measuring stick between them. Milwaukee has cooled recently at 1-4 over its last five, while the Dodgers arrive on a one-game winning streak.
By the numbers: Dodgers: 5.0 runs scored, 3.9 allowed per game, biggest win 15-2 at the Angels (May 16). Brewers: 4.8 scored, 3.9 allowed, biggest win 16-2 vs. San Francisco (June 1). Los Angeles took the May 23-24 meetings 11-3 and 5-1; Milwaukee won August 13, 5-4.
What to watch: Sunday's result will set the final margin of the series between two teams holding an 'obvious gap' over the rest of MLB.