Milwaukee Brewers defeat Chicago Cubs 4-3 behind Jackson Chourio

The Milwaukee Brewers secured a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs at American Family Field, extending their lead in the NL Central to eight games. Jackson Chourio was the central figure, driving in two runs with an eighth-inning single to break a 2-1 deficit and later making a diving catch in the ninth to secure the final out.

Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski delivered a strong performance, striking out nine batters over 6.1 innings. The win also marks a significant milestone for the Brewers, who have reached 90 victories on the season.

Conversely, the Chicago Cubs' bullpen struggled to maintain leads, a recurring issue noted by analysts. Manager Craig Counsell faced scrutiny regarding pitching management after starter Matthew Boyd was left in the game long enough to allow the decisive eighth-inning rally. The Cubs are considering moving Edward Cabrera to a relief role to bolster their struggling bullpen.