I was trying to think of a team in the regular season this Brewers team reminds me of, and I think I have it based on the improbable run they are currently on - the 2002 A's team that won 20 straight and inspired the Moneyball book /movie.
Different style of play, but feels like the Brewers have found a way to take advantage of a young defense/speed/pitching and contact-heavy team that other small-mid market teams havent figured out to win alot of games.