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Milwaukee Brewers (28-19, FIRST PLACE!) at Chicago Cubs (29-20, SECOND PLACE!) | Wrigley Field | 6:40 PM CT / 7:40 PM ET
The Chicago Cubs (29โ20 after losing 5โ2 last night) host the Milwaukee Brewers (28โ19, FIRST PLACE IN NL CENTRAL!) for the SERIES FINALE at Wrigley Field. The Brewers TOOK FIRST PLACE last night behind Jacob Misiorowskiโs 6 scoreless innings (24.1-inning scoreless streak!). Edward Cabrera (3-1, 4.06 ERA) starts against Kyle Harrison (4-1, 2.09 ERA).
This is the series finaleโWIN OR FALL TO SECOND PLACE!
Last Night: Brewers Take First Place 5-2
Last night was CRUSHING. Jacob Misiorowski DOMINATED (6 scoreless IP, extended scoreless streak to 24.1 innings!) and Brice Turang hit a 2-run homer in the 8th to seal it 5-2. The Brewers took FIRST PLACE in the NL Central and weโre now SECOND for the first time since early May!
What Went Wrong:
- Jacob Misiorowski: 6 scoreless IP (24.1-inning scoreless streak!)
- Ben Brown: 3 ER in 5 IP (1-2, lost his perfect record vs Brewers)
- Brice Turang: 2-run homer in 8th (sealed it 5-0!)
- Only 3 hits through 7 innings
- Milwaukee takes FIRST PLACE!
Weโre DOWN 0-2 in the series and facing a SWEEP at home!
Cubs Season: 29-20, SECOND PLACE for First Time!
Record: 29-20 (Nine Games Over .500, SECOND PLACE in NL Central!)
Weโre 29โ20 and nine games over .500 but weโre in SECOND PLACE for the first time since early May! Weโve lost TWO STRAIGHT to the Brewers at Wrigley (9-3, 5-2) and are facing a SWEEP at home! This is the first meeting since the 2025 NLDS (they beat us 3-2) and theyโre OWNING us again!
Key Stats:
- 52 home runs (6th in MLB)
- .248 batting average
- 29-20 record (SECOND PLACE!)
- 18-7 at Wrigley (lost two straight!)
Edward Cabrera Tonight:
- 3-1, 4.06 ERA this season
- Trying to avoid the SWEEP
- Facing Kyle Harrison (4-1, 2.09 ERA!)
We MUST win tonight or get SWEPT at home by our division rivals!
Milwaukee Brewers: 28-19, FIRST PLACE!
Record: 28-19 (Nine Games Over .500, FIRST PLACE in NL Central!)
The Brewers are 28โ19 and in FIRST PLACE after last nightโs 5โ2 win! Theyโre the three-time defending division champs and theyโve DOMINATED us this series (9-3, 5-2)! Theyโre going for the SWEEP at Wrigley tonight!
Brewers After Last Night:
- Won 5โ2 (TOOK FIRST PLACE!)
- Jacob Misiorowski: 24.1-inning scoreless streak!
- Brice Turang: 2-run homer sealed it
- Up 2-0 in the series (going for sweep!)
Kyle Harrison Tonight:
- 4-1, 2.09 ERA, 2.86 FIP
- 48 strikeouts in 38.2 IP
- Breakout season for the 24-year-old lefty
- Trying to SWEEP us at Wrigley!
Brewers Strengths:
- FIRST PLACE in NL Central!
- Three-time defending division champs
- Beat us in 2025 NLDS (3-2)
- DOMINANT this series (9-3, 5-2!)
The Brewers are in FIRST PLACE and going for the SWEEP!
Key Matchups at Wrigley Field
Edward Cabrera (4.06 ERA) vs Kyle Harrison (2.09 ERA)
Harrison has been BRILLIANT this year (2.09 ERA, 48 Ks!). Cabrera needs to match him or we get SWEPT!
Cubs Offense (2 runs last night) vs Kyle Harrisonโs 48 Ks
Weโve scored only 5 runs in TWO GAMES vs the Brewers! Harrison has 48 Ks in 38.2 IP! We MUST attack him!
Avoid the SWEEP at Home
Down 0-2 in the series. Lost 9-3 and 5-2. Facing a SWEEP at Wrigley! WIN OR GET SWEPT!
WIN OR STAY IN SECOND PLACE
Weโre in SECOND PLACE for the first time since early May! Win tonight and move back into a TIE for first! Lose and weโre ONE GAME BACK!
What the Cubs Need at Wrigley Field
Edward Cabrera Dominates
Cabrera is 3-1 but has a 4.06 ERA. Harrison has a 2.09 ERA (48 Ks!). Cabrera needs his BEST stuff!
OFFENSE WAKES UP
Weโve scored only 5 runs in TWO GAMES! Harrison is tough (2.09 ERA!) but we MUST score tonight!
Avoid the SWEEP
Lost 9-3 and 5-2. Down 0-2 in the series. WIN tonight and avoid the embarrassment of getting SWEPT at home!
Move Back into TIE for First
Weโre in SECOND PLACE! Win tonight and weโre TIED for first place! Lose and weโre ONE GAME BACK!
Cubs Fan Prediction: We Avoid the Sweep!
Final Score: Cubs 4, Brewers 3
Edward Cabrera battlesโ7 innings, 3 runs. Not dominant but keeps us in the game!
Our offense FINALLY breaks through! Michael Conforto drives in runs! Ian Happ contributes! We score 4!
The Brewers score 3 but we AVOID THE SWEEP and move back into a TIE for FIRST PLACE!
One-run win. Weโre 30โ20, TEN GAMES OVER .500. TIED FOR FIRST PLACE in NL Central!
Why the Series Finale Matters
Weโre 29โ20 in SECOND PLACE after losing 5โ2 last night. The Brewers (28โ19) are in FIRST PLACE after Misiorowskiโs dominance! Weโre down 0-2 in the series (lost 9-3, 5-2) and facing a SWEEP at Wrigley Field! This is the first meeting since the 2025 NLDS (they beat us 3-2!).
Win tonight and weโre 30โ20, TIED FOR FIRST PLACE! Lose and weโre ONE GAME BACK after getting SWEPT at home!
Can Cabrera match Harrison? Will our offense wake up? Can we avoid the SWEEP?
We went 78โ84 last year. Going 30โ20 and avoiding the sweep would keep us in the division race!
Go Cubs Go. Avoid the sweep and get back into a tie for FIRST PLACE!
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