Game result and context
Milwaukee Brewers defeat Chicago Cubs 9-5 in 2026 regular season matchup
The Milwaukee Brewers improved their record to 87-53 with a 9-5 win against the Chicago Cubs, who fell to 78-62. Jackson Chourio led the Brewers' offense with four hits, while Alex Bregman provided a home run for the Cubs in a losing effort.
Final result
The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Chicago Cubs with a final score of 9-5. The game concluded after nine innings of play.
The Brewers move to 87-53 on the season, while the Cubs drop to 78-62.
How the game changed
The game remained competitive through the early innings, with the teams tied 2-2 after the first and the Cubs holding a 5-3 lead after the second inning. The momentum shifted in the fourth inning when the Brewers scored three runs to take a 6-5 lead. Milwaukee added insurance runs in the seventh and ninth innings to pull away from Chicago.
The Brewers' offense remained consistent throughout the contest, scoring in five of the nine innings played.
Key performances
Jackson Chourio paced the Milwaukee offense, finishing the game with four hits in six at-bats, including a home run and one RBI. Other notable contributors for the Brewers included Andrew Vaughn, Cooper Pratt, and William Contreras, who each recorded two hits, and Joey Ortiz, who drove in two runs.
For the Chicago Cubs, Alex Bregman provided the primary offensive production, going 2-for-4 with a home run and four RBI.
Season and playoff context
This game was part of the 2026 regular season schedule. The Brewers continue to hold a strong position in the standings with 87 wins, while the Cubs maintain a 78-62 record as the season progresses toward the postseason.
Series context
This matchup was the third game of a four-game series between the two teams.