The Milwaukee Brewers (79-48) and Chicago Cubs (73-54) are set to clash in a crucial five-game series starting August 18, 2025, at Wrigley Field. With the Brewers holding a significant lead in the NL Central, this series presents a vital opportunity for the Cubs to close the gap and solidify their playoff position. Both teams have seen offensive surges and rely on strong pitching, making this a highly anticipated matchup.
Key Takeaways
The Brewers lead the NL Central by eight games over the Cubs.
Milwaukee boasts the second-best rotation ERA in baseball (3.41).
Chicago’s offense has shown recent improvement, but consistency remains key.
Several key players are on the injured list for both teams.
Pitching Matchups and Probable Starters
The series opener on Thursday, August 21, features a compelling pitching duel between the Brewers’ Quinn Priester (11-2, 3.48 ERA) and the Cubs’ Shota Imanaga (8-5, 3.06 ERA). Priester has been a strong performer for Milwaukee, while Imanaga aims to continue his solid season for Chicago.
Injury Reports
Milwaukee Brewers:
Jackson Chourio (Hamstring) – 10-Day IL
Jake Bauers (Shoulder) – 10-Day IL
Rhys Hoskins (Thumb) – 10-Day IL
D.L. Hall (Oblique) – 15-Day IL
Rob Zastryzny (Ribs) – 15-Day IL
Logan Henderson (Elbow) – 15-Day IL
Garrett Mitchell (Oblique) – 60-Day IL
Robert Gasser (Elbow) – 60-Day IL
Connor Thomas (Elbow) – 60-Day IL
Jordan Montgomery (Elbow) – 60-Day IL
Chicago Cubs:
Miguel Amaya (Ankle) – 10-Day IL
Mike Soroka (Shoulder) – 15-Day IL
Cade Horton (Finger) – Day-to-day
Eli Morgan (Elbow) – 60-Day IL
Justin Steele (Elbow) – 60-Day IL
Team Performance and Offensive Insights
In their last 10 games, both teams have posted a 6-4 record. The Brewers have shown a stronger offensive output, hitting .274 with 15 home runs and a .466 slugging percentage. Their pitching staff has maintained a solid 3.03 ERA. The Cubs, meanwhile, are hitting .195 with 6 home runs and a .303 slugging percentage over the same span, though their pitching has been slightly better with a 2.97 ERA.
Series Outlook
While the Brewers have a comfortable lead, the Cubs are fighting to stay in the Wild Card race. A strong performance in this series is crucial for Chicago to maintain playoff hopes. The Brewers, despite their dominance, will be looking to prove their mettle against a motivated Cubs squad.
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