On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Brewers series preview

Photo by John Fisher/Getty ImagesWell, here we go. The Cubs and Brewers are tied for first place in the NL Central at 62-43, which is also tied for the best record in the National League (and just half a game behind the Blue Jays for the best record in baseball).

So these are good teams. Late-July bragging rights for first place are up for grabs, but even after this series is over, exactly. one-third of the season will remain. Long way to go, but this series feels meaningful.

For more on the Brewers, here’s Harrison Freuck, manager of our SB Nation Brewers site Brew Crew Ball.

The Brewers have been on a rollercoaster ride of a season, with the first two months appearing as an average team at…