Game result and context
Milwaukee Brewers defeat Chicago Cubs 4-3 in 2026 regular season matchup
The Milwaukee Brewers overcame a deficit with a three-run rally in the eighth inning to defeat the Chicago Cubs 4-3. The win moves the Brewers to 89-56 on the season, while the Cubs fall to 81-64.
Final result
The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Chicago Cubs 4-3 on September 7, 2026. The game concluded after nine innings of play at the home stadium of the Brewers.
How the game changed
The game remained scoreless through the first four innings. In the top of the fifth, Pedro Ramírez hit a solo home run to put the Cubs ahead, but the Brewers responded in the bottom half of the inning to tie the score at 1-1. The Cubs regained the lead in the seventh inning. The turning point occurred in the bottom of the eighth, when the Brewers scored three runs to take a 4-2 lead. Despite a solo home run by Pete Crow-Armstrong in the top of the ninth, the Cubs were unable to overcome the deficit.
Key performances
For the Chicago Cubs, Pete Crow-Armstrong went 2-for-4 with a home run and one RBI. Pedro Ramírez also contributed a solo home run. Starting pitcher Matthew Boyd took the loss, pitching 7.0 innings with seven strikeouts and three earned runs allowed. Alex Bregman added two hits and one RBI for the Cubs.
Jackson Chourio led the Milwaukee Brewers offense, recording one hit and two RBIs. Starting pitcher Robert Gasser worked 4.2 innings, striking out five batters and allowing one earned run.
Season and playoff context
Following this game, the Milwaukee Brewers hold a record of 89-56. The Chicago Cubs move to 81-64 on the 2026 season. This contest was the first game of a three-game regular season series.