Sep 3, 2026 · 1h 4m
Brewers overcome Misiorowski’s command issues to widen division lead
Brewers batter the Cubs despite rocky start from the Miz 9-5
Milwaukee’s 14-hit attack and deep bullpen turned a shaky start into a win that strengthened its path toward an early division clinch.
- 1Milwaukee answered a brief Cubs comeback with nine runs, 14 hits, and timely production throughout a deep lineup.
- 2Jacob Misiorowski struggled with fastball command but limited the damage, while the bullpen protected the lead over five innings.
- 3The expanding division lead could give Milwaukee time to rest players before the postseason if it clinches early.
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After Chicago took a 5–3 lead, Milwaukee responded with a squeeze bunt and a four-run fourth inning to reclaim the game.
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Milwaukee beat the Chicago Cubs 9–5 at Wrigley Field despite Jacob Misiorowski’s uneven command, pairing 14 hits with a bullpen that shut Chicago down late.
Jackson Chourio powered the offense, while Christian Yelich, Cooper Pratt, and other contributors showed how Milwaukee can create production beyond its biggest names.
The Cubs briefly moved ahead 5–3, but Milwaukee answered with a squeeze bunt, timely singles, and a four-run fourth that restored control.
The relief corps retired 26 of Chicago’s final 27 batters across two games, highlighting the multi-inning flexibility Milwaukee may need in October.
With a nine-game division lead and a possible early clinch, Milwaukee is weighing how much rest and postseason preparation its position can buy.