In a thrilling matchup between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Chicago Cubs, the Brewers emerged victorious with a 5-1 win on Monday. The highlight of the game came in the eighth inning when Willy Adames smashed a three-run homer, leading the Brewers to a five-run inning.
The game marked Craig Counsell’s return to American Family Field in Milwaukee, where he had previously served as the winningest manager in Brewers history. Counsell left the Brewers after last season to join the Cubs as their manager, and this game was a highly anticipated reunion between Counsell and his former team.
Despite a strong performance from Cubs pitcher Justin Steele, who engaged in a pitchers’ duel with Robert Gasser for most of the game, the Cubs were unable to secure a win. The Brewers capitalized on the Cubs’ bullpen in the eighth inning, with key hits from Sal Frelick, Brice Turang, and William Contreras setting the stage for Adames’ game-changing home run.
The Brewers’ Bryan Hudson and the Cubs’ Mark Leiter Jr. played pivotal roles on the mound, with Hudson ultimately earning the win for Milwaukee. The victory extended the Brewers’ lead in the NL Central, putting them 4½ games ahead of the Cubs.
With the win, the Brewers showcased their resilience and ability to capitalize on key moments in the game. The stage is now set for the next matchup between the two teams, with RHP Ben Brown set to pitch for the Cubs and RHP Freddy Peralta taking the mound for the Brewers in the upcoming game.