Brewers Hold No. 1 in Week 21 Rankings as Padres Climb 1 Spot to No. 9
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Updated · ESPN · Aug 20
Brewers Hold No. 1 in Week 21 Rankings as Padres Climb 1 Spot to No. 9
3 articles · Updated · ESPN · Aug 20
Summary
Milwaukee stayed atop ESPN's Week 21 MLB power rankings for a second straight week after a 22-0 rout of Seattle and a series win over the Dodgers.
Atlanta moved up to No. 3 ahead of Tampa Bay, creating an all-NL top three, while San Diego rose to No. 9 on an 8-2 run that pushed it into the third NL wild-card spot.
Arizona slipped two places to No. 11 as its offense cools without Ketel Marte, tightening pressure in the National League wild-card race.
Baltimore made the biggest jump, climbing from No. 22 to No. 16, and Toronto rose five spots to No. 18 as both teams strengthened their positions in the crowded AL wild-card chase.