Braun, 7-run 3rd inning spark Brewers to 11-2 rout of Cubs
Ryan Braun homered to ignite a seven-run third inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 11-2 on Thursday for their fourth straight victory.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Milwaukee Brewers
11
Chicago Cubs
2
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIL | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| CHC | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28/26 | @ Tampa Bay Rays | W 4-1 | MLB |
| 10/27/26 | @ Tampa Bay Rays | L 3-4 | MLB |
| 10/26/26 | @ Tampa Bay Rays | W 10-1 | MLB |
| 10/24/26 | vs Tampa Bay Rays | W 5-4 | MLB |
| 10/23/26 | vs Tampa Bay Rays | W 3-2 | MLB |
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Play by Play
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Foul Ball 11-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Pitch 9: foul
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Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 11-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 11-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 11-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 11-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 11-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 11-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 11-2
Pitch 2: in play
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Foul Ball 11-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 11-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 11-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 11-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 11-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 11-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 11-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 11-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 11-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 11-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 11-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 11-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 11-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 11-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 11-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 11-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 11-2
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 11-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 11-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 11-2
Pitch 9: foul
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Foul Ball 11-2
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 11-2
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 11-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 11-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 11-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 11-2
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Play Result 11-2
Aguilar singled to center, Santana scored, Braun to second.
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Advancing On Force 11-2
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Foul Ball 10-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Play Result 10-2
Villar stole third, Santana stole second, Villar scored, Santana safe at third on throwing error by catcher Contreras.
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Error 10-2
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Foul Ball 9-2
Pitch 3: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 9-2
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Play Result 9-2
Contreras homered to center (414 feet).
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Foul Ball 9-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 9-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 9-1
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 9-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 9-1
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 9-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 9-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 9-1
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Play Result 9-1
Bryant grounded into fielder's choice to shortstop, Báez scored, Jay out at second, Almora Jr. to third.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 9-1
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Foul Ball 9-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 9-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 9-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 9-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 9-0
Pitch 4: foul
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End Inning 11-2
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 11-2
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Play Result 11-2
Contreras struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 11-2
Pitch 3: strike 3 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 11-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (looking)
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Foul Ball 11-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 11-2
Contreras batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 11-2
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Play Result 11-2
Schwarber struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 11-2
Pitch 10: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 11-2
Pitch 9: foul
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Foul Ball 11-2
Pitch 8: foul
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Ball 11-2
Pitch 7: ball 3
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Foul Ball 11-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 11-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Ball 11-2
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Ball 11-2
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Strike Looking 11-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Looking 11-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 11-2
Schwarber batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 11-2
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Play Result 11-2
Happ grounded out to first.
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Ground Out 11-2
Pitch 5: in play
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Ball 11-2
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Foul Ball 11-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Looking 11-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 11-2
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 11-2
Happ batting
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Play Result 11-2
Scahill relieved Blazek.
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Play Result 11-2
Vogt catching.
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Start Inning 11-2
Bottom of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 11-2
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Lineup Change 11-2
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Lineup Change 11-2
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End Inning 11-2
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 11-2
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Play Result 11-2
Y Rivera lined out to left.
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Line Out 11-2
Pitch 8: in play
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Ball 11-2
Pitch 7: ball 3
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Foul Ball 11-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Injuries
Chicago Cubs
- Riley Martin Out
- Ben Brown Out
- Justin Steele Out
- Phil Maton Out
- Shelby Miller Out
Milwaukee Brewers
- Quinn Priester Out
- Angel Zerpa Out
- Brian Fitzpatrick Out
Lineups
ConfirmedCHC
Jon JayP9
Kris Bryant3B23
Anthony Rizzo1B48
Ian HappCF8
Kyle SchwarberLF12
Willson Contreras1B40
Jason HeywardRF22
Javier Baez2B28
Mike MontgomeryP70
Substitutes
Victor CaratiniC37
Tommy La Stella3B4
Jack LeathersichP76
Albert AlmoraPH5
Justin GrimmP46
Hector RondonP28
Brian DuensingP32
Addison RussellSS27
MIL
Jonathan Villar2B19
Domingo SantanaRF24
Ryan BraunLF8
Jesus Aguilar1B99
Hernan PerezLF4
Manny PinaC28
Keon BroxtonCF16
Orlando ArciaSS11
Zach DaviesP72
Substitutes
Yadiel Rivera3B33
Rob ScahillP18
Michael BlazekP52
Stephen VogtC21
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