The Milwaukee Brewers are aiming for a sweep of the Chicago Cubs as they face off at American Family Field on Wednesday afternoon. Right-hander Freddy Peralta, boasting a record of 12-4 and a 2.81 ERA, will take the mound for the Brewers, while the Cubs will counter with left-hander Shota Imanaga, who holds a 7-4 record and a 3.12 ERA.
The Cubs grabbed an early lead when Michael Busch launched a solo homer off Peralta in the first inning, marking a quick 1-0 before the Brewers responded. William Contreras hit a two-out solo homer in the bottom of the same inning to level the score at 1-1, his first home run since June 14.
In a recent development, Jackson Chourio, who experienced a hamstring cramp in Tuesday’s game, will not play today.
Today’s game will take place at 1:10 p.m. CT, and fans can catch the action on FanDuel Sports Wisconsin. The Brewers lineup features players like Michael Busch at first base and William Contreras as a key player behind the plate, while the Cubs lineup includes notable names like Seiya Suzuki and Dansby Swanson.
Following this game, the Brewers will have an off day on July 31 before they head to Washington to face the Nationals, with their next game scheduled for August 1.
This matchup presents a crucial opportunity for the Brewers to solidify their position in the National League Central Division, reinforcing their strong performance as they strive for the postseason. Fans are hopeful for a thrilling game that could extend their winning streak against a key rival.