Cubs vs Brewers: Milwaukee Aims for Another Victory
Exciting Matchup: Cubs vs Brewers
The Cubs vs Brewers saga continues as the Milwaukee Brewers look to capitalize on their recent success. Coming off a Labor Day victory, they are eager to bury their NL Central rivals on Tuesday night with a magic number to clinch the division set at 10.
Pitching Showdown
- Jacob Misiorowski, the Brewers' ace, is aiming to rebound from a rough outing against the Cubs, where he allowed five runs in just four innings.
- His counterpart, David Peterson from the Cubs, struggled significantly, yielding six earned runs over 3.2 innings in their last matchup.
Lineup Insights
The Brewers lineup will miss key player Jake Bauers due to injuries, while star Christian Yelich is also sidelined. The order includes Jackson Chourio and Brice Turang leading with William Contreras cleaning up.
On the Cubs' side, Pete Crow-Armstrong and Seiya Suzuki are at the forefront as they face off against Misiorowski.
Injury Updates
- Rob Zastryzny begins a new rehab assignment, aiming for a return this season.
- Bryse Wilson is on track for a mid-September return after positive throwing sessions.
With last night's win, Milwaukee has clinched the series against Chicago. Another victory tonight can significantly lower their magic number for a fourth consecutive division title.
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