Venue: American Family Field – Milwaukee, Wisconsin
First Pitch: 2:10 PM CT / 3:10 PM ET / 12:10 PM PT
Probable Pitchers: CHC – LHP Ryan Rolison vs. MIL – RHP Brandon Woodruff
Venue Profile – American Family Field
Type: Retractable roof (likely closed due to heat/humidity)
Surface: Grass
Park Factors:
Boosts home runs to left and left‑center
Neutral for run scoring overall
Favors power hitters and high‑velo pitchers
Impact:
Roof closed → stable hitting environment
Ball carries well to LF for right‑handed hitters
Weather Forecast – Milwaukee, WI
(Roof expected closed)
Temperature: 86–89°F
Humidity: 60–65%
Wind: 10–14 mph outside
Impact:
Indoor conditions → consistent pitcher control
Power bats benefit from predictable air
Injury Report
Chicago Cubs
Seiya Suzuki – ACTIVE
Cody Bellinger – ACTIVE
Dansby Swanson – ACTIVE
Justin Steele – OUT (forearm)
Nico Hoerner – DAY‑TO‑DAY (ankle)
Milwaukee Brewers
Christian Yelich – ACTIVE
William Contreras – ACTIVE
Jackson Chourio – ACTIVE
Freddy Peralta – OUT (shoulder)
Rhys Hoskins – DAY‑TO‑DAY (hamstring)
Team Records & Recent Form
Chicago Cubs (45–38)
Last 10: 6–4
Road Record: 21–20
Runs Scored: 4.6 per game
Runs Allowed: 4.3 per game
Trend: Pitching stabilizing; offense improving
Milwaukee Brewers (50–30)
Last 10: 7–3
Home Record: 27–12
Runs Scored: 4.9 per game
Runs Allowed: 3.9 per game
Trend: Best record in NL Central; rotation strong even with injuries
Series History
Season Series: Brewers lead 4–2
Last 10 Meetings: Brewers lead 6–4
At American Family Field (last 3 seasons): Brewers 12–7
Key Trend:
Milwaukee’s right‑handed power consistently punishes left‑handed pitching
Cubs struggle vs. high‑velocity righties in this ballpark
Pitching Matchup Breakdown
CHC – LHP Ryan Rolison
Record: 3–4
ERA: 4.58
WHIP: 1.36
K/9: 7.9
Recent Starts:
5.0 IP, 3 ER vs. STL
6.0 IP, 2 ER vs. PIT
4.1 IP, 5 ER vs. MIL
Scouting Notes:
Relies on command and soft contact
Vulnerable to right‑handed power
Brewers hit him hard earlier this season
Matchup Outlook: Milwaukee’s lineup is loaded with right‑handed bats who excel vs. lefties.
MIL – RHP Brandon Woodruff
Record: 7–2
ERA: 3.12
WHIP: 1.07
K/9: 10.5
Recent Starts:
7.0 IP, 1 ER vs. CIN
6.2 IP, 2 ER vs. CHC
6.0 IP, 3 ER vs. LAD
Scouting Notes:
Power fastball/slider combo
Dominant at home
Excellent vs. left‑handed hitters
Matchup Outlook: Cubs’ left‑handed core (Bellinger, Busch) is at a disadvantage vs. Woodruff’s velocity.
Key Player Matchups
Cody Bellinger (CHC) vs. Woodruff
Edge: Brewers Woodruff’s fastball up in the zone neutralizes Bellinger’s lift‑heavy swing.
William Contreras (MIL) vs. Rolison
Edge: Brewers Contreras crushes left‑handed pitching and thrives at home.
Christian Yelich (MIL) vs. Rolison
Edge: Brewers Yelich’s opposite‑field power plays well vs. soft‑contact lefties.
Dansby Swanson (CHC) vs. Woodruff
Edge: Even Swanson handles high velocity well, but Woodruff’s slider is a challenge.
Statistical Comparison
| Category | Cubs | Brewers | Edge |
| OPS | .742 | .758 | Brewers |
| HR | 92 | 104 | Brewers |
| Team ERA | 4.12 | 3.68 | Brewers |
| Bullpen ERA | 3.89 | 3.41 | Brewers |
| Defensive Runs Saved | +11 | +16 | Brewers |
Milwaukee holds advantages in power, pitching, and defense.
Betting Trends
Brewers are 10–3 in Woodruff’s last 13 home starts
Cubs are 4–8 in their last 12 road games vs. MIL
Brewers overs have hit in 6 of last 9
Cubs have allowed 5+ runs in 7 of last 10 vs. MIL
Milwaukee is 18–7 vs. left‑handed starters this season
Game Odds
Chicago Cubs 8
Milwaukee Brewers 154
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, June 27, 2026
