Here’s a full breakdown of the upcoming MLB matchup between the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers, featuring key insights into team dynamics, pitching matchups, and predictions.
Game Overview
- Matchup: Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers
- Date: Sunday, May 4, 2025
- Location: American Family Field, Milwaukee, WI
- Broadcast: FDSN-WI, MARQ
- First Pitch: 2:10 PM ET
Team Breakdown
Chicago Cubs (21-13, 1st in NL Central)
- Recent Form: 4-1 in last five games
- Key Strengths: Power hitting, strong pitching rotation, solid defense
- Key Players:
- Pete Crow-Armstrong – Batting .322, 6 HR, 16 RBI in last 15 games
- Michael Busch – Batting .297, 5 HR, 16 RBI in last 16 games
- Dansby Swanson – Batting .275, 4 HR, 14 RBI
- Shota Imanaga – 2.77 ERA, projected to pitch 5.8 innings
Milwaukee Brewers (16-18, 3rd in NL Central)
- Recent Form: 2-3 in last five games
- Key Strengths: Home-field advantage, aggressive baserunning, solid pitching rotation
- Key Players:
- Jackson Chourio – Batting .280, 6 HR, 24 RBI
- Brice Turang – Batting .275, strong defensive presence
- Rhys Hoskins – Batting .260, 5 HR, 18 RBI
- Freddy Peralta – 2.52 ERA, projected to pitch 5.6 innings
Pitching Matchup
- Cubs Starter: Shota Imanaga (2.77 ERA, 5.8 IP projected)
- Brewers Starter: Freddy Peralta (2.52 ERA, 5.6 IP projected)
Imanaga has been effective but could be due for regression, while Peralta has shown flashes of brilliance but may face challenges against Chicago’s powerful lineup.
Game Odds
Chicago Cubs – 120
Milwaukee Brewers 7.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, May 3, 2025
