In a vacuum, gaining 3 games with 20 to play is certainly attainable.
If you told me today that the Brewers wouldn’t lose any ground in the next 7 games, I would probably take it. 7 games against the Cardinals, Yankees, and Mets looks tough enough , but facing it with 3 of the 6 man rotation on the IL, a 4th SP still building up from an IL stint, and the bullpen wearing down, it’s going to be even tougher.
To stay afloat during this stretch, the Brewers are going to need great starts from Burnes and Woodruff and some big help from the offense like they have gotten the last two games.
Looking ahead, the Brewers figure to be facing Cole on Sunday, but might miss Bassitt and deGrom, who would be pitching Saturday and Sunday if the Mets stay with their 5 day rotation. Scherzer could be coming off the IL to face the Brewers if his next bullpen session or simulated game is successful.