Brewers struggle offensively in 4-3 loss to Cubs in extras
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 12:50 AM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers lost to the Chicago Cubs 4-3 in 10 innings on Sunday. After winning the series opener, the Brewers were outscored in the final two games. Milwaukee left 10 runners on base and went just 2-for-12 with runners in scoring position during the finale. Starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff had a strong outing, but the bullpen faltered again. The Brewers now prepare for a four-game series against the Cincinnati Reds, whom they recently swept.
- •Brewers drop series finale to Cubs in 10 innings.
- •Milwaukee left 10 runners on base during the game.
- •Brandon Woodruff pitched 5.2 innings, allowing just one hit.
- •Milwaukee's offense is 6-for-51 with runners in scoring position recently.
- •Next, the Brewers face the Cincinnati Reds in a four-game home series.
- 12:50 AMYahoo Sports — Brewers Embarrass Themselves in Series Loss to Cubs
"Stranding 10 runners and squandering a dominant Brandon Woodruff start, the Milwaukee Brewers' sputtering offense and shaky bullpen allowed a divisional rival, the Chicago Cubs, to narrow the gap in the National League Central.
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