Sep 7, 2026 · 1h 1m
Brewers rally past Cubs to clinch season series
Brewers win labor day thriller over Cubs 4-3 to claim season series tiebreaker over Chicago
Milwaukee’s 4–3 comeback lowered its division magic number while showing how defense, depth, and bullpen work can decide playoff-style games.
- 1Jackson Chourio’s eighth-inning hit completed Milwaukee’s comeback and secured the season-series tiebreaker against Chicago.
- 2Robert Gasser delivered a strong start, while the bullpen preserved a one-run lead through a tense finish.
- 3Joey Ortiz, Luis Lara, and Chourio supplied the defensive plays that protected Milwaukee’s narrow advantage.
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Jackson Chourio’s go-ahead eighth-inning hit and ninth-inning sliding catch bookend Milwaukee’s comeback win.
The brief
The Brewers rallied from behind to beat the Cubs 4–3, securing the season series and lowering the effective division magic number to nine.
The hosts frame the win as evidence of Milwaukee’s complete-team identity: close-game resilience, bullpen depth, platoons, and timely contributions beyond one dominant star.
Robert Gasser’s strong outing anchors the pitching discussion, with Aaron Ashby, Chad Patrick, Abner Uribe, and Trevor McGill helping keep the game within reach.
Joey Ortiz explains his eighth-inning double and credits the pitching staff, while Pat Murphy details the rally’s walks, at-bats, and defensive execution.
Luis Lara’s leaping catch and Jackson Chourio’s sliding grab preserve the one-run victory, giving the rivalry win a distinctly postseason feel.