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The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Chicago Cubs 5-2 at Wrigley Field on May 19, 2026, in a matchup that fell well short of the Vegas total of 1 run. Milwaukee's pitching staff dominated, striking out 13 Cubs batters while allowing just 7 hits and 2 earned runs for a 3.25 ERA, while the Cubs managed only 7 hits with 13 strikeouts and a .743 OPS. The Brewers' offense proved more efficient despite similar batting averages, collecting 11 hits and 4 RBIs with a home run, compared to Chicago's 2 RBIs and zero long balls. A defensive error by the Cubs contributed to their inability to stay competitive, as Milwaukee's pitching kept Chicago's lineup off-balance throughout the contest. The Brewers' superior run differential and pitching efficiency suggest they are building momentum in the division race.
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIL | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 1 |
| CHC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
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Players who scored
Brice Turang ×2Jackson ChourioWilliam ContrerasDavid HamiltonPete Crow-ArmstrongMiguel Amaya
