Good morning, BCB readers. We are here, one week closer to the end of the season. Impossibly, September is just around the corner and we’re at a point in the season where every game and every series matters, especially in terms of very tight wildcard races. Plus, for teams that are already out of the race, it’s an important time to consider the future and what moves might be made in the offseason to turn things around.
Within the Central division, this weekend also saw the end of a remarkable and historical run for the Brewers, as they finally lost a game after 14 straight wins.
So, with the last days of summer looming ahead of us, let’s get right into today’s news! • Yohel Pozo homered with a bat that was painted with help from kids in a children’s hospital. Story by John Denton. •