Cubs defeat Brewers, 8-2, as Milwaukee's bullpen falters
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 1:49 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
The Chicago Cubs topped the Milwaukee Brewers 8-2 on June 27, 2026, at American Family Field. After a balanced start with the game tied at 2-2 in the sixth inning, the Brewers' bullpen struggled, allowing six runs in the final four innings. Jackson Chourio hit a home run for Milwaukee, while Seiya Suzuki and Ian Happ provided key hits for Chicago, including a three-run homer from Happ. The Brewers totaled just five hits for the game and now hold a 6.5-game lead over the Cubs in the standings.
- •Kyle Harrison struck out nine but left with a tie after five innings.
- •Jackson Chourio hit a first-inning home run for Milwaukee.
- •Seiya Suzuki and Ian Happ contributed crucial homers for Chicago.
- •Milwaukee's bullpen allowed six runs, leading to the loss.
- •Garrett Mitchell injured his hamstring in the ninth inning.
- 1:49 AMYahoo Sports — Brewers drop Saturday night affair with Cubs, 8-2, as bullpen struggles
"Chourio homers, Harrison strikes out nine, but bullpen allows six runs in final four innings
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