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Crow-Armstrong's Homer Streak Fuels Cubs vs. Brewers Showdown
9 Sep
Summary
- Pete Crow-Armstrong enters the game with a two-game homer streak.
- The Brewers hold a commanding lead in the NL Central division.
- Both teams have several players currently on the injured list.
The Chicago Cubs, with an 81-64 record and second place in the NL Central, are set to face the division-leading Milwaukee Brewers (89-56) on Tuesday at 7:40 p.m. ET. Pete Crow-Armstrong enters this game on a notable two-game home run streak, bringing momentum to the Cubs.
David Peterson is expected to take the mound for Chicago, while the Brewers will counter with Jacob Misiorowski, who boasts an impressive 1.97 ERA. The Brewers are heavily favored in this contest, with odds reflecting their strong season performance and home advantage at American Family Field.
Both teams are contending with significant injury concerns. The Brewers have several pitchers on the injured list, including Brandon Woodruff and Brian Fitzpatrick. Similarly, the Cubs are managing absences across their roster, with players like Dansby Swanson and Justin Steele sidelined, impacting their depth for this critical divisional game.
