Brewers lead Reds 1-0 as NL Central race tightens
Milwaukee targets division control while Cincinnati fights to keep pace after dropping the series opener.
The Milwaukee Brewers (51-31) hold a 1-0 series lead over the Cincinnati Reds (39-44) heading into the second game of a pivotal NL Central matchup. Milwaukee’s win in Game 1 shifted the momentum, but Cincinnati isn’t conceding ground in a division race that’s tightening by the game. Game 1 delivered a 7-3 Brewers victory, fueled by a five-run third inning that buried Cincinnati’s starter.
