MLB Game Preview: Milwaukee Brewers (79-47) vs. Chicago Cubs (72-54)

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Game Details

  • Time: 8:05 PM ET
  • Venue: Wrigley Field, Chicago
  • Series Status: Cubs lead 2–1 in the five-game set
  • Broadcast: ESPN, Marquee Sports Network, Bally Sports Wisconsin

Pitching Matchup

  • Brewers: Jacob Misiorowski (4–1, 3.89 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 50 K)
  • Cubs: Colin Rea (9–5, 3.99 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 90 K)

Misiorowski brings electric stuff and a rising strikeout rate, while Rea has quietly anchored the Cubs’ rotation with consistency and command.

Players to Watch

Milwaukee Brewers

  • Christian Yelich: 13-for-40 (.325), 5 HR in last 10 games
  • William Contreras: .260 AVG, 13 HR, 61 RBI
  • Brice Turang: .279 AVG, 13 HR, 23 doubles – key table-setter

Chicago Cubs

  • Pete Crow-Armstrong: 27 HR, .516 SLG – team leader in power
  • Dansby Swanson: 11-for-37 (.297) last 10 games, 3 doubles
  • Kyle Tucker: 25 steals, 22 HR – dual-threat weapon

Betting Insights

Milwaukee has won 8 of its last 10 and leads the NL Central at 79–47. Cubs are 40–24 at home and 72–54 overall, with a 6–5 edge in the season series.

Game Odds

Milwaukee Brewers       – 115

Chicago Cubs                     7

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Tuesday, August 19, 2025

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