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Brewers' Contact Strategy Faces Cubs' Elite Defense

10/4/2025

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The 2025 Milwaukee Brewers rely on pressure and contact to rank third in runs despite low power metrics.
They posted 101 unearned runs—the most in the league—reflecting defensive errors.
They lead in baserunning and maintain low chase rates with high contact.
In the National League Division Series (NLDS), they face the Chicago Cubs, NL’s best defense.

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Story summary

The 2025 Milwaukee Brewers rely on pressure and contact to rank third in runs despite low power metrics.
They posted 101 unearned runs—the most in the league—reflecting defensive errors.
They lead in baserunning and maintain low chase rates with high contact.
In the National League Division Series (NLDS), they face the Chicago Cubs, NL’s best defense.