Until now, the Brewers have quietly been sitting in third place in a division that in years past has been branded "The Worst Division in the National League". Hidden behind constant coverage of the timeless Chicago Cubs and the professionally consistent St. Louis Cardinals, the Brewers have emerged as a true contender beyond their division rivals.
The biggest factor in the Brewers success has been their ability to win close games. The 2008 Brewers are 22-10 in games decided by only one run, a winning percentage of .688. In 2007, the Brewers were 22-21 in one run games with a winning percentage of .512. The best example of the Brewers' ability to win in the clutch came last week when the Brewers won 6 of their 7 games, 5 of those wins coming on the road.
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