Brewers' Magic Number update after series split with rival Cubs

The Brewers split their four-game series with the Cubs, losing the finale 2-1 when Pete Crow-Armstrong homered off Milwaukee rookie Logan Henderson. Despite the series split, Milwaukee maintained its 8.0-game division lead and reduced its magic number to clinch the NL Central from 18 to 14 after winning two games. The Brewers' magic number to clinch a playoff spot stands at 9, though they missed an opportunity to lower it further when Arizona won and Milwaukee lost on Thursday.

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