Cubs split four-game series against Brewers following 2-1 victory

The Chicago Cubs split a four-game series with the Milwaukee Brewers after securing a 2-1 win at Wrigley Field on Thursday. Kevin Gausman provided seven innings of pitching, allowing one run on five hits with nine strikeouts to anchor the effort. Pete Crow-Armstrong provided the necessary offense with a two-run home run in the third inning, his 39th of the season. The Cubs previously dropped a 9-5 decision to the Brewers on Wednesday, a game in which the offense scored five runs against Jacob Misiorowski but allowed six runs in the fourth inning. Relievers Ryan Jeferzahn and Ryan Rolison secured the final two innings of Thursday’s win to keep the team in contention within the NL Central standings. The series finale featured appearances from Caleb Williams, Matas Buzelis, and Caleb Wilson, who watched from behind the home dugout.

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