NL Wild Card Race Heats Up Entering September

Pennant Chase Enters Final Month

With just over a month remaining in the regular season, the NL Wild Card race is heating up, with several teams vying for the final two playoff spots.

Current Standings

• Milwaukee Brewers (84-60)
• Philadelphia Phillies (81-63)
• San Diego Padres (81-64)
• St. Louis Cardinals (79-65)
• Chicago Cubs (78-67)

Key Matchups Remaining

Several key matchups remain on the schedule that could have a major impact on the Wild Card race:

• Brewers vs. Phillies (September 12-14)
• Padres vs. Cardinals (September 16-18)
• Cubs vs. Cardinals (September 19-21)

Analysis

The Brewers currently hold a slim lead in the Wild Card standings, but the Phillies, Padres, and Cardinals are all within striking distance.

The Phillies have been one of the hottest teams in baseball since the All-Star break, winning 20 of their last 29 games.

The Padres have also been playing well, winning 11 of their last 14 games, and they have a favorable remaining schedule.

The Cardinals have struggled a bit lately, but they still have a strong team and are in the thick of the race.

The Cubs are a long shot to make the playoffs, but they could still play a spoiler role down the stretch.

Prediction

The NL Wild Card race is likely to come down to the final week of the season. The Brewers, Phillies, and Padres are all capable of winning the Wild Card, and it would not be surprising to see any of them make a run to the World Series.