Six and a half games clear of the Chicago Cubs atop the NL Central, the focus of the Milwaukee Brewers right now is how to maintain that advantage. Coming off a series win over the Toronto Blue Jays in matchup of first place teams, the Brewers will now lock horns with another NL division leader, the East's Philadelphia Phillies in a three-game set. Ahead of their pivotal series versus Philadelphia, Milwaukee activated shortstop Joey Ortiz from the IL, according to the Associated Press via sports website the Score.

“Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Joey Ortiz has returned from a short stint on the injured list after dealing with a strained left hamstring,” reported the AP on Monday.

Utility infielder Andrew Monasterio started at shortstop while Ortiz was on the shelf. Now, the former Balti

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