Central spark: Brewers first to clinch playoff spot

First the Brewers won the NL Central, claiming their spot in the postseason. Then they walked off the Phillies. Not a bad day at the office. - Angie [MORNING BARK](mb_header_main?utm_source=mb&utm_medium=email&mb_edition=20240919) Sports. And then some. [Subscribe]( | [Yardbarker.com](?utm_source=mb&utm_medium=email&mb_edition=20240919) Top Story First the Brewers won the NL Central, claiming their spot in the postseason. Then they walked off the Phillies. 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