Home Runs Fuel Cubs' Victory over Brewers in Series Opener at Wrigley Field
- The Chicago Cubs defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 5-3 at Wrigley Field on June 17, 2025, in a National League Central matchup.
- The Cubs overcame a 2-1 deficit with a pivotal three-run home run by Seiya Suzuki, who connected in the fifth inning off Chad Patrick.
- Additional key contributions included Pete Crow-Armstrong's 19th homer and a strong pitching performance from Ben Brown, who improved to 4-5.
- Suzuki explained that this season he has focused on swinging with greater confidence and not worrying about strikeouts, which contributed to his 18 home runs.
- The win extended the Cubs' division lead to 6.5 games over the Brewers, underscoring the Cubs' strong position in the NL Central race.
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CHICAGO (AP) — Seiya Suzuki and Pete Crow-Armstrong each homered, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-3 Tuesday night in a matchup of NL Central contenders.

Seiya Suzuki's 3-run homer helps Cubs get by Brewers
Seiya Suzuki launched a go-ahead three-run home run in the fifth inning on Tuesday night to propel the Chicago Cubs to a 5-3 victory over the visiting Milwaukee Brewers.

Suzuki and Crow-Armstrong homer as the NL Central-leading Cubs knock off the Brewers 5-3
CHICAGO (AP) — Seiya Suzuki and Pete Crow-Armstrong homered, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-3 on Tuesday night in a matchup of NL Central contenders.
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