Game result and context
Chicago Cubs defeat Milwaukee Brewers 2-1 in 2026 regular season matchup
The Chicago Cubs edged the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1 on Wednesday, September 3, 2026. Pete Crow-Armstrong provided the winning margin with a two-run home run in the third inning, while Kevin Gausman earned the win after striking out nine batters over seven innings of work.
Final result
The Chicago Cubs defeated the Milwaukee Brewers with a final score of 2-1. The game concluded after nine innings of play.
How the game changed
The game was decided in the bottom of the third inning when Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a two-run home run, providing the Cubs with a 2-0 lead. The Brewers responded in the top of the fourth inning with a solo home run from Andrew Vaughn, but they were unable to produce further scoring against the Cubs' pitching staff for the remainder of the contest.
Key performances
Kevin Gausman earned the win for Chicago, pitching 7.0 innings and allowing only one earned run while striking out nine. Pete Crow-Armstrong led the offense with his two-run home run in four at-bats. For Milwaukee, Logan Henderson took the loss, pitching 7.0 innings and allowing two earned runs with seven strikeouts. Andrew Vaughn provided the lone run for the Brewers with his solo home run.
Season and playoff context
Following the game, the Milwaukee Brewers hold a record of 87-54 and remain in first place in their division. The Chicago Cubs move to 79-62, sitting in second place in their division and holding the second wild-card position. The Cubs' magic number for the wild-card race stands at 14.