Division race tightening: Cubs surging, Brewers in 5-5 slide

The Brewers' once-comfortable division lead is shrinking as the Cubs have gone 8-2 while the Brewers are 5-5 in their last 10. A recent sweep by the Padres has added urgency. The remaining schedule includes tough series against the Dodgers, Braves, and seven head-to-head games with the Cubs that could decide the NL Central. The team needs to find another gear to secure a first-round bye and avoid blowing a big lead.