Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs face off in final series game
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Last updated Sep 13, 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers hold a nine-game division lead with 16 games remaining as they prepare for the final game of their series against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Milwaukee seeks a three-game sweep following two consecutive late comeback victories that secured the season series. Logan Henderson is scheduled to pitch for the Brewers, entering the matchup with a 2.48 ERA and 0.792 WHIP across 15 starts. The Cubs counter with Kevin Gausman, who recorded nine strikeouts during a seven-inning appearance against the Brewers last week. While the Brewers have already clinched the season tiebreaker, they continue to compete with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves for the top two seeds in the National League. First pitch is set for 6:40 p.m. local time.
- •Milwaukee leads the Chicago Cubs by nine games in the standings.
- •Logan Henderson starts for the Brewers with a 2.48 ERA this season.
- •Kevin Gausman takes the mound for the Cubs in the series finale.
- •Milwaukee secured the season tiebreaker by winning the first two games of the series.
- •First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. at Wrigley Field.
- 9:40 PMYahoo Sports — Game Discussion: Milwaukee Brewers (93-57) @ Pittsburgh Pirates (75-75)
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Game Discussion: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Cincinnati Reds
- 9:01 PMYahoo Sports — Brewers complete sweep over division Rival Cubs
- 2:44 AMYahoo Sports — Henderson, Yelich lead Brewers past Cubs for series sweep
- 2:38 AMYahoo Sports — Brewers Homer Three Times in 8-6 Win vs. Cubs
- 10:31 PMYahoo Sports — Game Discussion: Milwaukee Brewers (90-56) vs Chicago Cubs (81-65)
"Christian Yelich hit a three-run homer, Logan Henderson threw five innings of two-hit ball and the Milwaukee Brewers completed a sweep of rival Chicago, holding on for an 8-6 victory Wednesday night to extend their NL Central lead to 10 games over the Cubs. Jackson Chourio and William Contreras also homered for majors-leading Milwaukee (91-56). The Cubs (81-66) scored five runs in the ninth, starting with four walks by Brandon Sproat.
"MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – The Milwaukee Brewers completed a three game sweep of the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night, holding on for an 8-6 victory at American Family Field. The win moved the Brewers to 91-56 on the season and extended their lead over the Cubs in the National League Central to 10 games. Chicago […]
"The State of Wisconsin sports will be going for a rare weekend sweep, and it’ll begin with the Brewers taking on the Reds. With the Brewers soundly taking care of games one and two, and the Badger football team winning their first of the season, the Brewers and Packers will be up next to finish […]
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 9:40 PMGame Discussion: Milwaukee Brewers (93-57) @ Pittsburgh Pirates (75-75)
With Jacob Misiorowski on the mound, the Brewers can clinch the NL Central tonight
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 2:00 PMGame Discussion: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Cincinnati Reds
The State of Wisconsin sports will be going for a rare weekend sweep, and it’ll begin with the Brewers taking on the Reds. With the Brewers soundly taking care of games one and two, and the Badger football team winning their first of the season, the Brewers and Packers will be up next to finish […]
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 9:01 PMBrewers complete sweep over division Rival Cubs
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – The Milwaukee Brewers completed a three game sweep of the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night, holding on for an 8-6 victory at American Family Field. The win moved the Brewers to 91-56 on the season and extended their lead over the Cubs in the National League Central to 10 games. Chicago […]
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 2:44 AMHenderson, Yelich lead Brewers past Cubs for series sweep
Christian Yelich hit a three-run homer, Logan Henderson threw five innings of two-hit ball and the Milwaukee Brewers completed a sweep of rival Chicago, holding on for an 8-6 victory Wednesday night to extend their NL Central lead to 10 games over the Cubs. Jackson Chourio and William Contreras also homered for majors-leading Milwaukee (91-56). The Cubs (81-66) scored five runs in the ninth, starting with four walks by Brandon Sproat.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 2:38 AMBrewers Homer Three Times in 8-6 Win vs. Cubs
Explosive home runs fueled the Milwaukee Brewers' sweep over the Chicago Cubs.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 10:31 PMGame Discussion: Milwaukee Brewers (90-56) vs Chicago Cubs (81-65)
Logan Henderson and the Brewers look for a soul-crushing sweep of their rivals
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