Underrated benefit of Brewers' series win over Dodgers could prove vital down the stretch

The Milwaukee Brewers won their season series against the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3, giving them the head-to-head tiebreaker if both teams finish with identical records. Entering August 17, the Brewers led the standings with 77 wins, while the Dodgers and Braves trailed at 74 wins each. The Brewers won three of four games at Dodger Stadium, including a ninth-inning comeback on Thursday. This tiebreaker advantage could prove crucial for playoff seeding, potentially determining who earns the top seed and a bye into the Divisional Series.

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