Milwaukee Brewers rest rookie outfielder Luis Lara for Cubs series finale
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 11:29 PM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers excluded rookie outfielder Luis Lara from the starting lineup for the final game of a four-game series against the Chicago Cubs on Thursday. Managed by Pat Murphy, the team enters the contest aiming to extend its division lead to 10 games. Logan Henderson is scheduled to pitch for the Brewers, facing Cubs starter Kevin Gausman at Wrigley Field. While Luis Lara has appeared in 46 games since his promotion, his absence from the order is interpreted as a routine day of rest. The rookie has hit.276 with one home run and 134 at-bats this season while providing defensive contributions. The Brewers lineup features William Contreras, Jake Bauers, and Christian Yelich as the team looks to secure the series victory in Chicago.
- •Luis Lara is excluded from the starting lineup for the series finale against the Chicago Cubs.
- •The Milwaukee Brewers seek to expand their division lead to 10 games on Thursday.
- •Logan Henderson starts on the mound for the Brewers against Kevin Gausman.
- •Luis Lara has recorded a.276 batting average across 46 appearances this season.
- •The Brewers signed Luis Lara to a seven-year, $31 million contract prior to his MLB debut.
- 11:29 PMYahoo Sports — Milwaukee Brewers Announce Luis Lara Decision During Cubs Series
"The Milwaukee Brewers are looking to take the four-game series from the Chicago Cubs on Thursday afternoon and push their division lead to 10 games. With Logan Henderson on the mound, Milwaukee will try to muster offense against Cubs starter Kevin Gausman. Before the series finale, the Brewers announced a notable Luis Lara decision. More […] The post Milwaukee Brewers Announce Luis Lara Decision During Cubs Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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