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Cubs vs Brewers game
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The gist
Brewers beat Cubs 4-3 on Monday, extending their NL Central lead to eight games. The Cubs need a sweep to keep division hopes alive.
Background
The Brewers and Cubs are top teams in the NL Central, with the Brewers holding a significant lead. This three-game series in early September is crucial for the Cubs to close the gap. The Brewers have been strong all season, while the Cubs are fighting to stay in contention.
How it unfolded
- Sep 2, 2026Brewers beat Cubs 9-5, with Jackson Chourio homering and driving in runs, despite a shaky start by Jacob Misiorowski.
- Sep 7, 2026Brewers rally in the eighth inning to beat Cubs 4-3, with Chourio singling in two runs and making a diving catch for the final out.
- Sep 8, 2026Cubs lose again, falling further behind; they have stranded 17 runners in the first two games of the series.
- Sep 9, 2026Cubs face Brewers in the series finale, needing a win to avoid a sweep and keep slim division hopes alive.
Who’s saying what
- Brewers
- Brewers are confident with a seven-game lead and a magic number of 12 to clinch the division.
- Cubs
- Cubs acknowledge they almost need to sweep the series to make the division race interesting.