Published on August 21, 2025 6:44 am
Last Updated on August 21, 2025 6:44 am
Michael Busch hit a three-run double while Matt hit a shot out with no one on base for the four runs.
The Cubs clinched the season series with the Brewers going 7-5. But they are still six games behind.
The Brewers pulled within 3-2 in the sixth inning but Shaw led off the eighth with his home run against Jared Koenig.
Daniel Palencia came on in the ninth to pick up his 18th save.
Kyle Tucker did not play for the second day as he attempts to come out of a slump.
Today’s contest will feature Shota Imanaga on the mound for the Cubs while Quinn Priester will pitch for Milwaukee.
At Miami
The Miami Marlins handed the St. Louis Cardinals a 6-2 loss Wednesday evening.
The Cardinals had 11 strikeouts against three pitchers. Sandy Alcantara, the starter, struck out nine, while Ronny Henriquez and Calvin Faucher struck out two each.
St. Louis scored in the top of the fifth. With one out, Yohel Pozo struck out but reached first on a passed ball by Agustin Ramirez. Jordan Walker singled and Pozo took second. With two outs, Lars Noobarr hit a double and Pozo scored
The Cardinals other run came in the sixth as Willson Contreras hit a 414 foot home run to left field.
Major League Baseball
Wednesday, August 20 Scoreboard
Chicago Cubs 4, Milwaukee 3
Miami 6, St. Louis 2
Atlanta 1, Chicago White Sox 0
Pittsburgh 2, Toronto 1
Philadelphia 11, Seattle 2
Detroit 7, Houston 2
Arizona 3, Cleveland 2 (F/10)
Washington 5, New York Mets 4
New York Yankees 6, Tampa Bay 4 (F/10)
Athletics 4, Minnesota 2 (F/10)
Texas 6, Kansas City 3
Colorado 8, Los Angeles Dodgers 3
Los Angeles Angels 2, Cincinnati 1
San Diego 8, San Francisco 1
Thursday, August 21 Schedule (All Times Central)
Athletics at Minnesota, 12:10 p.m.
Texas at Kansas City, 1:10 p.m.
Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs, 1:20 p.m.
Los Angeles Dodgers at Colorado, 2:10 p.m.
New York Mets at Washington, 3:05 p.m.
Boston at New Yankees , 6:15 p.m.
Houston at Baltimore, 6:15 p.m.
St. Louis at Tampa Bay, 6:35 p.m.