Probable Pitchers: RHP Drew Peterson (CHC) vs. RHP Tyler Harrison (MIL)
Location: American Family Field – Milwaukee, Wisconsin
First Pitch: 4:10 PM ET / 3:10 PM CT
Broadcast: Marquee Sports Network / Bally Sports Wisconsin / MLB.TV
Venue Profile – American Family Field
Type: Retractable roof (likely closed due to summer heat)
Capacity: ~41,900
Surface: Grass
Ballpark Factors:
Boosts home runs to left and left‑center
Plays hitter‑friendly when roof is closed
One of the NL’s best parks for right‑handed power
Weather Forecast – Milwaukee, WI
Temperature: 86–89°F
Humidity: Moderate
Wind: 10–14 mph outside (irrelevant if roof closed)
Conditions: Sunny, warm
Impact:
With roof likely closed, neutral to hitter‑friendly environment
Brewers’ power bats benefit most
Injury Report
Chicago Cubs
Seiya Suzuki – ACTIVE
Cody Bellinger – ACTIVE
Christopher Morel – DAY‑TO‑DAY (quad tightness)
Justin Steele – OUT (forearm)
Adbert Alzolay – OUT (elbow)
Milwaukee Brewers
Jackson Chourio – ACTIVE
Christian Yelich – ACTIVE
Willy Adames – DAY‑TO‑DAY (wrist)
Robert Gasser – OUT (shoulder)
Devin Williams – OUT (back)
Probable Pitchers
Chicago – RHP Drew Peterson
2026 Season: 5–4, 4.07 ERA, 1.28 WHIP
Last 5 Starts: 2–2, 3.88 ERA
Strengths:
Good command
Effective cutter vs. lefties
Keeps ball in the park
Concerns:
Brewers crush cutters
Struggles vs. high‑OBP lineups
Milwaukee’s home park boosts RH power
Milwaukee – RHP Tyler Harrison
2026 Season: 8–3, 3.14 ERA, 1.12 WHIP
Last 5 Starts: 4–1, 2.67 ERA
Strengths:
High‑spin fastball
Excellent slider
Dominant at home (2.71 ERA at AmFam Field)
Concerns:
Cubs’ lineup is patient and can elevate pitch counts
Vulnerable to left‑handed power (Bellinger, Busch)
Team Records & Recent Form
Chicago Cubs (44–38)
Last 10: 5–5
Road Record: 20–22
Run Differential: +21
Trend: Pitching stabilizing; offense inconsistent but dangerous
Milwaukee Brewers (50–29)
Last 10: 7–3
Home Record: 28–12
Run Differential: +68
Trend: Best home record in NL; rotation rolling; offense surging
Series History
2025 Season Series: Brewers won 9–4
2026 Season Series: Brewers lead 2–1
At American Family Field (last 20): Brewers lead 13–7
Key Trend: Milwaukee’s pitching has consistently neutralized Chicago’s power bats at home
Key Player Matchups
Cody Bellinger (CHC) vs. Tyler Harrison
Edge: Even
Bellinger handles high‑spin fastballs well, but Harrison’s slider is a problem. If Bellinger wins this matchup, Cubs’ offense opens up.
Christian Yelich (MIL) vs. Drew Peterson
Edge: Milwaukee
Yelich thrives vs. command‑first righties. Peterson’s cutter plays into Yelich’s inside‑out swing path.
Jackson Chourio (MIL) vs. Cubs’ Outfield Defense
Edge: Milwaukee
Chourio’s speed and gap power are dangerous in a park that boosts doubles.
Seiya Suzuki (CHC) vs. Brewers’ Bullpen
Edge: Chicago
Milwaukee’s bullpen is weakened without Devin Williams. Suzuki excels in late‑inning leverage situations.
Statistical Comparison
| Category | Cubs | Brewers | Edge |
| Runs/Game | 4.61 | 4.92 | Brewers |
| Team ERA | 4.03 | 3.62 | Brewers |
| Bullpen ERA | 4.11 | 3.78 | Brewers |
| HR | 94 | 101 | Brewers |
| OPS | .739 | .758 | Brewers |
| Defensive Runs Saved | +12 | +18 | Brewers |
Milwaukee holds the advantage across nearly every category.
Betting Trends
Brewers are 10–3 in Harrison’s last 13 starts
Cubs are 4–8 in their last 12 road games
Brewers overs have hit in 6 of last 9
Cubs unders have hit in 5 of last 7
Brewers are 13–7 in last 20 home games vs. Cubs
Game Odds
Chicago Cubs 8
Milwaukee Brewers – 149
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, June 26, 2026
