Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs face off in final series game

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Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs face off in final series game
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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.

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  • 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.
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  • 10:31 PMYahoo SportsGame Discussion: Milwaukee Brewers (90-56) vs Chicago Cubs (81-65)
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Logan Henderson and the Brewers look for a soul-crushing sweep of their rivals

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