Chicago Cubs edges Milwaukee Brewers 4-3
Game Summary
Chicago Cubs squeaked out a narrow win over Milwaukee Brewers, 4-3. Tension ran high from start to finish in this one-run thriller.
The turning point came in the top of the 10th. Chicago Cubs pushed across 3 runs to seize control of the game.
Key Players
Seiya Suzuki led Chicago Cubs's offense, going 1-for-5, 2 RBI. Chicago Cubs reliever Bryse Wilson threw 4.1 IP, 0 ER, 4 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Gary Sánchez led Milwaukee Brewers's offense, going 1-for-4, 1 HR, 1 RBI. Milwaukee Brewers starter Brandon Woodruff threw 5.2 IP, 0 ER, 6 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Pitching Report
Chicago Cubs starter Ryan Rolison: 2.0 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 2 K, 0 BB (23 pitches). Failed to complete five innings, leaving extra burden on the bullpen. Bullpen: 8.0 IP, 1 ER, 10 K (ERA 1.13).
Milwaukee Brewers starter Brandon Woodruff: 5.2 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 6 K, 2 BB (84 pitches). Bullpen: 4.3 IP, 3 ER, 6 K (ERA 6.23).
Hitting Analysis
Chicago Cubs: 3 H, 3 RBI (team AVG 0.103). Drew 5 walks, boosting on-base production.
Multi-hit games: Nico Hoerner (2-for-4).
Cleanup cold: Michael Busch (0-for-4), Ian Happ (0-for-4). The silence from the heart of the order proved costly.
Milwaukee Brewers: 8 H, 3 RBI (team AVG 0.258). Includes 1 HR. Drew 4 walks, boosting on-base production.
Multi-hit games: Christian Yelich (2-for-5), Brice Turang (3-for-5).