Brewers and Cubs prepare for second game of series in Chicago
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 10:34 PM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026

The Milwaukee Brewers look to even their current three-game series against the Chicago Cubs tonight at Wrigley Field. Milwaukee enters the matchup with an 85-53 record, holding a seven-game lead in the division. Chicago finished their previous game with nine home runs, including three from Alex Bregman. Pitcher Robert Gasser is scheduled to start for the Brewers, while Matthew Boyd takes the mound for the Cubs. Both starting pitchers hold high ERAs in recent outings, with Gasser posting a 5.10 mark on the road and Boyd maintaining a 5.44 ERA during home games. The Brewers bolstered their roster earlier today by recalling catcher Bo Naylor from Triple-A Nashville and adding left-hander JoJo Romero to the active roster. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. local time.
- •Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs play the second game of a three-game series tonight.
- •Robert Gasser starts for Milwaukee with a 5.10 road ERA.
- •Matthew Boyd starts for Chicago holding a 5.44 home ERA this season.
- •The Brewers added Bo Naylor and JoJo Romero to their active roster.
- •Chicago is coming off a performance featuring nine home runs.
- 9:01 PMYahoo Sports — Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers preview, Thursday 9/3, 6:15 CT
- 10:34 PMYahoo Sports — Game Discussion: Milwaukee Brewers (86-53) @ Chicago Cubs (78-61)
- 9:15 PMYahoo Sports — Game Discussion: Milwaukee Brewers (85-53) @ Chicago Cubs (78-60)
"Brewers look to even up the three game series with the Cubs amidst late summer heat wave
"Miz on the mound as Brewers look for series edge
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 9:01 PMChicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers preview, Thursday 9/3, 6:15 CT
The Cubs go for the series split.
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 10:34 PMGame Discussion: Milwaukee Brewers (86-53) @ Chicago Cubs (78-61)
Miz on the mound as Brewers look for series edge
- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 9:15 PMGame Discussion: Milwaukee Brewers (85-53) @ Chicago Cubs (78-60)
Brewers look to even up the three game series with the Cubs amidst late summer heat wave
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