The Brewers' current challenge is to progress beyond their previous playoff runs, with their recent form giving them confidence.

Projected playoff matchups include the Brewers and Phillies receiving first-round byes in the National League, with the Dodgers facing the Giants and the Cubs facing the Padres in the Wild Card Series; in the AL, the Blue Jays and Tigers also have byes, while the Astros face the Mariners and the Yankees play the Red Sox.

Despite not being big spenders or having many superstars, the Brewers have relied on consistency, with key contributors like pitcher Jose Quintana, who sports a 3.88 ERA, and Quinn Priester, a former first-round pick who has increased his innings pitched significantly.

The Milwaukee Brewers are leading the NL Central with a 90-58 record, and they are set for their third straight postseason appearance, marking their seventh in eight years, after securing a spot following the Mets' loss to the Rangers.

Their lineup is well-balanced with solid hitters, and despite a slow start to the season, they have maintained a winning record since March, highlighted by a franchise-record 14-game winning streak in August.

This impressive winning streak in August was crucial, helping Milwaukee build a nine-game lead in the NL Central over the Cubs at one point.

Milwaukee's last postseason success was in 2018 when they swept the Rockies in the NLDS, but they fell to the Dodgers in a seven-game NLCS, and now their goal is to advance further this year.