Is Christian Yelich Quietly Crafting a HOF Resume in Milwaukee?
MILWAUKEE COUNTY, WISCONSIN, JUL 28 – Key home runs and capitalizing on Cubs' pitching errors helped the Brewers secure first place with a 63-43 record, one game ahead in the NL Central.
- At American Family Field, the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 8-4, claiming the NL Central lead on July 28, 2025.
- Jacob Misiorowski, Brewers rookie pitcher, threw 40 pitches in the first inning after allowing three runs and fielding a dribbler, then threw wildly to first.
- In the third inning, the Brewers scored four runs off Cubs starter Matthew Boyd, then Vaughn and Frelick hit solo homers in the fifth and sixth, with Yelich's two-run shot in the seventh.
- The series resumes July 29 at American Family Field, with the Cubs seeking to even the series after Trevor Megill secured his 24th save in 27 chances.
- Amid major playoff stakes, both teams enter with two of the best records in the National League, and a Cubs win would reclaim home-field advantage.
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Is Christian Yelich Quietly Crafting a HOF Resume in Milwaukee?
Christian Yelich crushed a two‑run home run in the seventh inning on July 28, giving the Milwaukee Brewers an 8‑4 lead over the Cubs and marking his 20th homer of the season–the first time he’s reached that plateau since 2019. Milwaukee rallied from an early 3‑0 deficit, thanks to a four‑run third inning capped by an RBI double from Yelich himself, before he delivered the insurance blast in the late innings. Christian Yelich reaches the 20-HR ma…
Brewers beat Cubs, take over lead in NL Central
MILWAUKEE -- Andrew Vaughn, Sal Frelick and Christian Yelich homered and the Milwaukee Brewers overcame a shaky start from All-Star rookie Jacob Misiorowski to beat the Chicago Cubs 8-4 on Monday night and take sole possession of first place in the NL Central.
Brewers beat Cubs, take over lead in NL Central | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
MILWAUKEE -- Andrew Vaughn, Sal Frelick and Christian Yelich homered and the Milwaukee Brewers overcame a shaky start from All-Star rookie Jacob Misiorowski to beat the Chicago Cubs 8-4 on Monday night and take sole possession of first place in the NL Central.
Cubs drop first game of important series to Brewers 8-4
MILWAUKEE — The Brewers took sole ownership of the best record in the major leagues at 63-43 as the Cubs fell 8-4 to their division rival Monday night at American Family Field.The Cubs made the first inning uncomfortable for Brewers phenom Jacob Misiorowski, scoring three runs and pushing his pitch count to 40. Leadoff hitter Michael Busch got his bat on a 101.1 mph fastball for a single into center field. After Kyle Tucker worked a walk, Seiya…
Jacob Misiorowski Overcomes Rough Start As Brewers Rally Vs. Cubs
Jul 29, 2025, 12:49 AM ET MILWAUKEE — Brewers rookie sensation Jacob Misiorowski found out Monday night that it’s not always smooth sailing on the mound in the major leagues. Sporting a 3-0 record with a 0.56 ERA in three starts at American Family Field since making his major league debut on June 12, Misiorowski had a forgettable first inning against the Chicago Cubs with first place on the line in the NL Central in front of a sellout home crowd…
Brewers and Cubs Clash in Key NL Showdown - Day News TV
The Brewers vs Cubs matchup continues to grab national attention as two of the National League’s top teams face off once again. After taking the opener with an 8-4 win, the Milwaukee Brewers are set to continue their three-game series against the Chicago Cubs on July 29 at American Family Field. Brewers Aim to Build Momentum Milwaukee enters the game with confidence following a strong offensive showing in Game 1. The team’s lineup connected well…
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