The Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs wrap up their pivotal NL Central series on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Wrigley Field. With the Cubs holding a commanding division lead and the Brewers fighting to stay in the race, this matinee finale carries major implications for the postseason picture.
Game Details
- Matchup: Milwaukee Brewers (39–35) vs. Chicago Cubs (45–28)
- Date: Thursday, June 19, 2025
- Time: 2:20 PM ET
- Venue: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: Marquee Sports Network, FanDuel Sports Wisconsin, MLB.tv
Probable Pitchers
- Brewers: Freddy Peralta (6–4, 2.60 ERA)
- Cubs: Cade Horton (3–1, 3.47 ERA)
Peralta has been the ace of Milwaukee’s rotation, boasting a 2.60 ERA and 1.5 WAR across 15 starts. He’s allowed just 1 earned run in each of his last two outings and owns a 30.1% strikeout rate. Horton, a rookie, has impressed with a 3.47 ERA and 3.73 K/BB ratio, though the Cubs have dropped his last two starts.
Team Trends
- Cubs: Winners of 6 of their last 10, they’ve built a 6.5-game lead in the NL Central. Chicago is 24–12 at home and has won 9 of their last 10 at Wrigley.
- Brewers: 5–5 in their last 10, Milwaukee is 16–20 on the road and has dropped 3 of 4 to the Cubs this season.
Players to Watch
- Seiya Suzuki (Cubs): 4 HR and 8 RBI in his last 10 games, with a .283 AVG and .837 OPS vs. fastballs.
- Kyle Tucker (Cubs): Slashing .311/.388/.549 over his last 10 games with a 138 wRC+.
- Pete Crow-Armstrong (Cubs): 19 HR, 23 SB, and a .397 wOBA over his last 10 games.
- Christian Yelich (Brewers): Team leader with 14 HR and 43 RBI, batting .268 with a .360 wOBA in his last 10.
- Sal Frelick (Brewers): Batting .303 with a .368 OBP over his last 10 games.
- Isaac Collins (Brewers): 8-for-28 with 2 HR and 6 RBI in his last 10.
Key Stats & Betting Insights
- Season Series: Cubs lead 3–1
- Trend to Know: The Cubs are 37–11 when recording 8+ hits.
Final Thoughts
The Cubs are surging behind elite pitching and timely power, while the Brewers are searching for consistency on the road. With Freddy Peralta toeing the rubber and Cade Horton looking to bounce back, expect a tight, low-scoring affair. If Chicago’s bats stay hot, they could seal another series win and extend their NL Central dominance.
Game Odds
Milwaukee Brewers 8.5
Chicago Cubs – 126
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, June 18, 2025
