The Milwaukee Brewers will turn to right-hander Quinn Priester as they pursue their fourth division title in five years and a sweep of the visiting Los Angeles Angels on Thursday.
Priester (13-2, 3.25 ERA), who has won a franchise record 12 consecutive decisions, will be opposed by left-hander Yusei Kikuchi (6-11, 4.08).
The Brewers (93-59) recorded their second straight 9-2 victory on Wednesday to reduce their magic number to six to clinch the National League Central. Sal Frelick belted a three-run homer and Blake Perkins matched his career high with five RBIs.
Taylor Ward had two solo homers for the Angels (69-83), boosting his RBI total to 100 for the first time in his career.
Los Angeles has lost six straight games, however.
The Brewers (93-59) have clinched a playoff berth and ha