Cubs lose to Brewers, Suzuki hits 11th home run of season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
The Chicago Cubs fell to the Milwaukee Brewers 6-2 in a game on Friday. Seiya Suzuki was a bright spot for the Cubs, hitting his 11th home run of the season. Colin Rea pitched five innings, allowing only one run. The Cubs bullpen struggled, with Ethan Roberts and Jayden Murray surrendering key runs late in the game. Closer Daniel Palencia, dealing with a flexor strain, is expected to resume throwing soon but will be out until after the All-Star break.
- •Suzuki hit his 11th home run during the game.
- •Cubs bullpen allowed two late home runs.
- •Colin Rea pitched five innings, giving up one run.
- •Daniel Palencia is recovering from a flexor strain.
- •Hoby Milner was placed on the IL with appendicitis.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Chicago Cubs news — Suzuki, Palencia, Milner, Brown
"Seiya Suzuki was the lone bright spot in the Cubs 6-2 loss Friday, hitting his 11th home run of the season
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