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The Chicago Cubs dominated the Milwaukee Brewers 8–2 on June 27 at American Family Field, surpassing the Vegas total line of 7.5 runs with a decisive offensive performance. Chicago's lineup produced 9 hits and 3 home runs while driving in 8 runs, though the team struck out 11 times and posted a .740 OPS. The Cubs' pitching was equally impressive, allowing just 5 hits and 2 earned runs with a 4.27 ERA despite issuing only 1 walk. Milwaukee's offense sputtered badly, managing just 5 hits, 1 home run, and 2 RBI while recording a .730 OPS—a significant underperformance that reflected the team's struggles at the plate. The Brewers' pitching staff struck out 11 Cubs but surrendered 8 earned runs on 9 hits, inflating the ERA to 3.42. This lopsided result highlights the Cubs' ability to capitalize on limited opportunities while the Brewers' offensive inconsistency continues to burden their run differential in the division race.
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 0 |
| MIL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
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Players who scored
Matt Shaw ×2Michael ConfortoSeiya SuzukiAlex BregmanMichael BuschNico HoernerIan HappJackson ChourioBlake Perkins
