The Milwaukee Brewers have extended their winning streak to 12 consecutive games, marking the hottest run in Major League Baseball this season. The streak included a notable five-run comeback and a walk-off home run by Isaac Collins that secured their ninth straight win. The Brewers continued their dominance by defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates to reach 11 and then 12 straight victories. Their August performance stands at 12-0 with a run differential of +64, and they have scored seven or more runs in nine of those games. This winning streak has drawn comparisons to the 1935 Chicago Cubs, as both teams are the last National League teams to have two winning streaks of 11 or more games in a single season. The Brewers' success has come despite a payroll significantly lower than the league's top spenders, attributed to team chemistry and analytical strategies. As a result of the 12-game streak, Milwaukee's local restaurant chain George Webb has activated a longstanding promotion to offer free burgers to fans, a giveaway previously triggered only twice in 1987 and 2018. Meanwhile, the New York Mets have struggled, losing 13 of their last 15 games and holding a slim 0.5 game lead for the final Wild Card spot. Their odds to win the World Series and National League Pennant have worsened considerably over the season. The Brewers currently hold the third shortest odds to win the World Series at Caesars Sportsbook.