In a decisive opening game of a four‑game series at Wrigley Field, the Chicago Cubs overwhelmed the Milwaukee Brewers with a 17‑3 victory. The Cubs’ power surge set a new franchise record, as they launched nine home runs – the most ever in a single game for Chicago.
Explosive offensive display
Alex Bregman was the standout, crushing three of the nine long balls and driving in four runs. His performance anchored a relentless Cubs lineup that kept the Brewers on the defensive all night. The barrage of homers came from multiple spots in the order, underscoring the depth of Chicago’s batting roster.
Brewers’ pitching woes
Milwaukee starter Kyle Harrison endured a rough outing, surrendering five of the nine home runs and allowing nine runs in just over three innings. Harrison described the night as “tough,” acknowledging the difficulty of facing a hot Cubs lineup. Brewers manager Pat Murphy expressed confidence in his young pitcher, noting that he still has “a lot of faith” in Harrison’s development despite the setback.
After the game, Murphy fielded questions about Harrison’s pitch velocity and the challenges he faced against Chicago’s power hitters. While the Brewers’ bullpen attempted to stem the flow, the damage had already been done.
Looking ahead
The two clubs will meet again tonight at Wrigley Field. Milwaukee will turn to right‑hander Robert Gasser, who holds a 4‑5 record with a 4.59 ERA this season. Chicago will counter with veteran left‑hander Matthew Boyd, currently 8‑3 with a 3.99 ERA.
With the loss, the Brewers fall to 85‑53, maintaining a 2½‑game lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers (82‑55) and a three‑game edge on the Atlanta Braves (82‑56) in the National League race. The Cubs improve to 78‑60, staying within striking distance of the league’s top spots.
Broadcast information
Fans can listen to the upcoming night’s game starting with the pre‑game show at 6:05 p.m. on 97.5 FM and 1360 WTAQ.
Original reporting: Appleton, WI News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
