The game began with a rough start for Brewers’ rookie Jacob Misiorowski, who struggled through the first inning after being struck on the knee by a line drive and allowing the Cubs to jump ahead. Despite this, Misiorowski settled down, striking out seven over four innings, though he surrendered three runs and issued two walks. Notably, he demonstrated impressive velocity, delivering 11 pitches that reached 100 mph or more.
Matthew Boyd started for the Cubs and saw his impressive 25-inning scoreless streak— the longest by a Cubs starter since 2012— come to an end as the Brewers rallied for four runs in the third inning. Key hits included an RBI double by Yelich, a two-run single from Isaac Collins, and a sacrifice fly by Brice Turang, turning a 3-1 Cubs lead into a 4-3 advantage for Milwaukee.
Vaughn’s solo homer in the fifth and Frelick’s blast in the sixth extended the Brewers’ lead. After the Cubs cut the deficit to 6-4 in the seventh, Yelich delivered a two-run shot to provide extra insurance. On the defensive side, the Brewers thwarted a Cubs rally in the seventh when Jackson Chourio threw out Michael Busch at third base. Chourio, despite ending his career-best 20-game hitting streak, contributed with plate discipline, drawing two walks.
Trevor Megill closed out the game, securing his 24th save in 27 opportunities, and preserving the Brewers’ victory with two runners on in the ninth. Looking ahead, the series continues with Cubs right-hander Colin Rea (8-4, 4.06 ERA) set to face Brewers right-hander Quinn Priester (9-2, 3.28 ERA), promising another tightly contested matchup.
From a statistical and betting perspective, the Brewers’ consistent power hitting and strong bullpen performances have made them a formidable force in the NL Central race. With key players like Yelich heating up and the rotation showing resilience despite early adversity, Milwaukee has positioned itself as a solid contender for postseason success. Meanwhile, the Cubs will look to regroup and leverage their starting pitching depth as the series and season progress.