The Brewers occupy an interesting space as a small-market franchise enjoying consistent success, especially as an MLB labor stoppage looms.

The Milwaukee Brewers are set to begin the second half of the season this weekend, as they’ll head west to take on the Los Angeles Dodgers. After sweeping the Dodgers to begin last week, the Brewers are right behind the Dodgers and Cubs atop the NL standings,

In an odd twist that no one could have seen coming in the doldrums of April and early May, the Brewers could end tonight tied for the best record in the National League. Not to jinx anything, but a win over the Dodgers would give Milwaukee a better record by half a game,