The Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers are set to face off in an NL Central showdown on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Cubs enter the game with a 20-13 record, while the Brewers sit at 16-17, looking to bounce back after a tough loss in the series opener.
Game Details
- Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
- Location: American Family Field, Milwaukee, WI
- Start Time: 7:10 p.m. ET
- TV Broadcast: Bally Sports Wisconsin (Brewers), Marquee Sports Network (Cubs)
- Radio: WTMJ 620 AM (Brewers), 670 The Score (Cubs)
Team Breakdown
Chicago Cubs (20-13, 1st in NL Central)
The Cubs have been strong on the road, boasting an 11-6 record away from home. Their offense has been led by Seiya Suzuki, who has six doubles, two triples, nine home runs, and 29 RBIs, while Pete Crow-Armstrong has been productive, going 11-for-40 with two doubles and five home runs over the last 10 games.
Key Strengths:
- Power Hitting – Chicago ranks third in MLB with 49 home runs, averaging 1.5 per game.
- Strong Pitching Staff – Cubs pitchers have a 2.81 ERA over their last 10 games, showing dominance.
- Momentum & Confidence – Chicago has won six of its last 10 games, outscoring opponents by 20 runs.
Key Weaknesses:
- Strikeout Rate – The Cubs rank 31st in MLB in strikeouts per game (7.0 K/9).
- Injury Concerns – Several key players, including Justin Steele (elbow) and Javier Assad (oblique), remain sidelined.
Milwaukee Brewers (16-17, 3rd in NL Central)
The Brewers have been solid at home, posting a 9-5 record at American Family Field. Their offense has been led by Jackson Chourio, who has 11 doubles, a triple, six home runs, and 24 RBIs, while Brice Turang has been productive, going 11-for-37 with a double over the last 10 games.
Key Strengths:
- Home Field Advantage – Milwaukee has won 10 of 14 games when they did not allow a home run.
- Balanced Offense – The Brewers rank ninth in MLB with 159 total runs scored.
- Resilient Lineup – Milwaukee has outscored opponents by two runs over their last 10 games.
Key Weaknesses:
- Pitching Struggles – The Brewers rank 25th in MLB with a 4.42 ERA.
- Recent Losing Streak – Milwaukee has gone 4-6 in its last 10 games, raising concerns about consistency.
Starting Pitchers
Chicago Cubs – Jameson Taillon (1-1, 4.01 ERA, 26 K)
Taillon has been steady this season, posting a 4.01 ERA in 33 2/3 innings. In his last start against Philadelphia, he pitched seven innings, allowing one earned run on five hits.
Milwaukee Brewers – José Quintana (4-0, 1.14 ERA, 15 K)
Quintana has been dominant, allowing just one earned run in each of his last four starts. He has a 1.91 ERA in his last five starts against the Cubs, making him a key player to watch.
Game Prediction & Key Matchups
Key Matchups:
- Suzuki vs. Quintana – Suzuki leads Chicago’s offense and will look to capitalize on Quintana’s pitching.
- Chourio vs. Taillon – Chourio has been a consistent hitter for Milwaukee, but Taillon’s recent improvement could neutralize him.
- Bullpen Battle – Chicago’s bullpen ranks better than Milwaukee’s, which could be a deciding factor.
Game Odds
Chicago Cubs 8.5
Milwaukee Brewers – 110
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 2, 2025
