They won 11 games in a row after that July 5 loss, but that isn't even their longest winning streak since that date. The Brewers, thanks to a 13-game winning streak they extended Friday night in a comeback win over the Reds,

And yet, oddsmakers still aren’t quite sold on the Brew Crew being the best team in the league. Despite this unbelievable run, Milwaukee still has the third-best odds (+400, FanDuel Sportsbook) of winning the National League pennant behind the Dodgers (+210) and Phillies (+380).

The Brewers’ roster is littered with speed and defense. Brice Turang, Sal Frelick, Jackson Chourio, Collins, Blake Perkins, Caleb Durbin, and Joey Ortiz all fit this bill. Out of that group, all but Ortiz has been above average offensively this season.

Milwaukee shut out the Pittsburgh Pirates 14-0 on Tuesday, getting the best of Cy Young candidate Paul Skenes.

Milwaukee Brewers star Christian Yelich had planned to debut a special Bob Uecker-themed bat during MLB Players Weekend last year, but a back injury sidelined him at the time.

Improbably, the Brewers are back in first place, confounding skeptics and offering a blueprint for success on a shoestring budget.

Hall had consistently been able to provide the team quality long relief innings in low-leverage spots, eating up innings for other arms in the bullpen. The 26-year-old had been enjoying his best year yet in his fourth season in the big leagues, posting a 3.35 ERA and striking out 27 batters in 19 appearances.

What strikes me about watching the Milwaukee Brewers' Sal Frelick is how much he reminds me of Pete Rose — the player, apart from his controversies.