Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona offered high praise for the Milwaukee Brewers as they moved closer to a fourth consecutive NL Central title. Milwaukee entered Monday's off-day ahead of its series against the Pittsburgh Pirates at 93-57, holding a 10-game division lead after clinching its eighth postseason berth in nine seasons.

MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM took to its official X account, formerly Twitter, on Monday and shared audio of the two-time World Series-winning manager explaining why the club's roster construction and depth continue to stand out.

“If it was that easy to emulate them, everybody would do it. They've done a terrific job. They catch the ball — they catch everything in sight. Everybody from one to nine, they don't have any base cloggers. They complement each other very well. And they have three or four guys sitting on the bench, so if you want to bring in a lefty or a righty, they have an answer for it.”

As the #Brewers near a fourth straight division title, they continue to impress around the league.#ThisIsMyCrew | 🔗 https://t.co/iXax8hx4iO pic.twitter.com/pCC87DkXRC

— MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM (@MLBNetworkRadio) September 14, 2026

Francona's assessment came after the Reds completed a three-game series at American Family Field. The Brewers set the tone with a 20-0 victory on Friday to clinch a postseason berth, followed by a 13-9 win Saturday before Cincinnati avoided the sweep with a 4-3 victory Sunday.

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The Brewers carried a magic number of three into Monday for the NL Central title. Milwaukee is chasing a fourth straight division crown and its fifth in six seasons.

Their sustained success has come under manager Pat Murphy and president of baseball operations Matt Arnold, with Milwaukee continuing to build around roster depth and a balanced everyday lineup.

Francona has seen the Brewers' approach from inside the division during his second season managing the Reds. He also has history with the organization after playing for the Brewers during the 1989 and 1990 seasons.

The Brewers carried a magic number of three into Monday for the NL Central title. At 93-57, Milwaukee also owns MLB's best record and is trying to secure the No. 1 overall seed and home-field advantage throughout the postseason.