Brewers, Cubs Clash For First in I-94 Showdown

The race for the National League Central crown tightens as the calendar hits July 28th. With the Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs locked in a first-place tie, the rivalry reignites tonight in Milwaukee for a pivotal three-game series that could shape the division race.

Game one promises to deliver on the mound in this high-stakes showdown. The Brewers are sending out All Star, and rookie phenom, Jacob Misiorowski while the Cubs are sending their all star lefty, Matthew Boyd.

Misiorowski, making just his sixth start, brings electric stuff, with his fastball that regularly hits triple digits. ‘The Miz’ has delivered some exciting moments, and tonight he enters his place in this long, historic rivalry.

Boyd, meanwhile, brings experience and poise to a Cubs rotation that has leaned heavily on a mix of veteran presence and young arms. He will look to quiet a Brewers lineup that has heated up in recent weeks.

Looking ahead, the series continues Tuesday with Quinn Priester set to face Colin Rea for the Cubs, followed by Wednesday’s finale, featuring Brewers Ace, Freddy Peralta vs. Shota Imanaga. Each game carries weight, not only in the standings, but in shaping momentum for the final two months of the season.

With the division lead on the line and the calendar itching closer to August, There’s little room for error in a race this tight—and the rivalry continues tonight in Milwaukee.