Is It Panic Time?

Are the wheels starting to fall off in Milwaukee?

No. But it is getting less likely that the Brewers will be making a run at the divisional crown. The hated cubbies maintain a 4 game lead. Chicago has lost 7 of their last 8 games, but Milwaukee has been unable to close the gap. The Brewers have now lost 5 of their last 7.

As for the Wild Card, things are getting a little more interesting. As I write this, the Brewers hold a 3 1/2 game lead on the Phillies (who are playing the Mets right now). The Cardinals are 5 games back, and the Astros, 6 games back, have made themselves relevant again.

Milwaukee hosts Cincinnati next (3 games), and then heads to Philadelphia for a very important 4-game road series. The Brewers need to win the series against the Reds, and at least split against the Phillies. A series win against Philadelphia would really send a message though.

Here's the week ahead for the Brewers' competitors:

-cubs: 3 games at St. Louis, 3 games at Houston

-Phillies: 3 games vs. Florida, 4 games vs. Milwaukee

-Cardinals: 3 games vs. Chicago, 3 games at Pittsburgh

-Astros: 4 games vs. Pittsburgh, 3 games vs. Chicago