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Brewers Bash Cubs, Close Gap in Division
19 May
Summary
- Jake Bauers powered the Brewers with four RBIs and a home run.
- Milwaukee secured a 9-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Monday.
- The Brewers are on a hot streak, winning nine of their last eleven games.
The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Chicago Cubs 9-3 on Monday night, fueled by a powerful performance from Jake Bauers, who drove in four runs and hit a home run. Christian Yelich continued his hitting streak with a home run as well, contributing to the Brewers' 13-hit offensive display.
This victory marked Milwaukee's ninth win in their last eleven games and narrowed the gap in the division standings, placing them just a half-game behind the Cubs. The Brewers previously won the division in 2025 and eliminated the Cubs in the 2025 NL Division Series.
Conversely, the Cubs suffered their seventh loss in nine games, concluding a seven-game home stand where they had won 15 consecutive games at Wrigley Field. Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga struggled, giving up eight runs and nine hits in 4 1/3 innings.
Brewers pitcher Brandon Sproat surrendered three runs in 4 2/3 innings, with Shane Drohan taking over and earning the win. The Cubs' runs came from a two-run homer by Dansby Swanson and a run-scoring double by Michael Busch.
