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Cubs Fall to Brewers, Playoff Hopes Diminish
9 Sep
Summary
- Brewers secured a 4-3 victory over the Cubs in Milwaukee.
- The Cubs' bullpen faltered in the eighth inning, allowing the lead.
- Milwaukee widened its division lead over Chicago with 17 games left.
The Milwaukee Brewers once again bested the Chicago Cubs, extending their National League Central dominance with a 4-3 victory. This latest loss, occurring on Monday at American Family Field, highlights the ongoing struggle for the Cubs to overcome their rivals. Manager Craig Counsell's return to Milwaukee was met with boos from the sellout crowd, underscoring the deep-seated rivalry.
The Cubs' bullpen proved to be their undoing in the crucial eighth inning. Pitcher Matthew Boyd gave up a lead-extending double before being replaced by Ryan Zeferjahn, who could not contain the Brewers' offense. A two-run single quickly turned a Cubs lead into a Milwaukee advantage, sealing the game.
With the season winding down and only 17 games left, the Brewers now hold an eight-game lead over the Cubs in the NL Central standings. This significant deficit makes a division title for Chicago highly improbable. The Cubs are currently vying for a wild card spot, facing pressure from teams like the Philadelphia Phillies.
