Brewers on brink of NL Central title after Burnes beats Mets

Published September 25, 2021 9:59 PM

By JIM HOEHN
Associated Press

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Corbin Burnes pitched seven brilliant innings to win his ninth consecutive decision and the Milwaukee Brewers moved to the brink of clinching the NL Central title with a 2-1 victory over the New York Mets. The Brewers, already assured a fourth straight playoff berth, can wrap up the division crown Sunday with a win at home against the Mets or a Cardinals loss to the Chicago Cubs. Milwaukee won its second straight following a five-game skid. Burnes scattered five hits, struck out nine and walked one. Josh Hader earned his 34th save in 35 opportunities. Eduardo Escobar drove in both runs for Milwaukee with a third-inning single off Rich Hill.

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