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Brewers Stumble, Cubs Surge in Pivotal NL Central Clash
20 Aug
Summary
- Brewers drop both games of doubleheader against Cubs
- Woodruff insists no need to panic despite 14-game win streak ending
- Cubs' lineup praised by Brewers manager as not underdogs
On August 20th, 2025, the Milwaukee Brewers found themselves in an unfamiliar position after losing both games of a doubleheader against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. The Brewers, who had been riding a 14-game win streak, fell 6-4 in the opener and 4-1 in the nightcap.
Despite the setback, Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff remained confident, stating that the team is "doing just fine" and that there's no need to panic. Woodruff acknowledged that after such a long winning streak, it can feel like the "world is falling apart" when a team loses a couple of games, but he believes the Brewers will respond quickly and get back to playing their brand of baseball.
Brewers manager Pat Murphy echoed Woodruff's sentiment, refusing to label the Cubs as underdogs in this pivotal five-game, four-day series. Murphy praised the Cubs' lineup, which he said features "All-Stars, MVP candidates, veterans, Gold Glove winners, [and] world champions," emphasizing that they are not to be underestimated.
Despite the two losses, the Brewers still hold a commanding lead in the National League Central, with Fangraphs' models giving them a 90.6% chance of winning the division compared to the Cubs' 9.4%. However, Murphy stressed that nothing is secured yet and praised the Cubs' inspired play, noting that the Brewers "didn't do the things we normally do" in the doubleheader.
