Chicago Cubs vs Milwaukee Brewers — Recap

📰Game Recap

The Milwaukee Brewers, boasting a formidable 67-41 record, lived up to their pregame billing as favorites by securing a decisive 6-2 victory over the 62-47 Chicago Cubs. The contest saw the Brewers overcome an early deficit, with a pivotal three-run surge in the middle innings that ultimately set the tone for their win.

The Cubs initially drew first blood in the top of the fifth inning when Suzuki launched a 409-foot solo home run to center, putting Chicago up 1-0. However, the Brewers quickly asserted control in the bottom of the sixth, marking the turning point of the game. Mitchell broke the Brewers' silence with a 407-foot home run to right center, also bringing Bauers around to score, flipping the lead to Milwaukee at 2-1. Hamilton then further extended the advantage with a triple to left, driving in Pratt and pushing the score to 3-1.

Milwaukee continued to apply pressure in the seventh inning. William Contreras delivered a powerful blow, sending a 449-foot home run to left center that scored Chourio, widening the gap to 5-1. The Cubs attempted to claw their way back in the top of the eighth when Suzuki hit a sacrifice fly to center, allowing Crow-Armstrong to cross the plate and cut the deficit to 5-2. However, the Brewers promptly countered in the bottom of the frame, as Yelich doubled to left, bringing Pratt home once more and cementing the final score at 6-2.

The Brewers' triumph was underpinned by several exceptional individual efforts. William Contreras was a standout performer at the plate, tallying two hits, including his impressive home run, contributing two RBIs, and scoring a run. On the pitching side, Jacob Misiorowski delivered a dominant outing for Milwaukee, tossing six strong innings, fanning eight Cubs batters, and allowing just one earned run. His performance was key in stifling the Cubs' offense after their early lead, ultimately ensuring that the favored Brewers emerged victorious.