Cubs 4, Brewers 3: Jordan Wicks saves the day. No, really!
Bleed Cubbie Blue • • sports
Key Points:
- The Chicago Cubs secured a dramatic 4-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers in 10 innings, with rookie Jordan Wicks earning his first save of the season by escaping a bases-loaded, no-out jam in the 10th inning.
- Due to injuries, the Cubs employed a bullpen game with Ryan Rolison as opener and newly acquired Bryse Wilson delivering an impressive 4.1 innings of scoreless relief, helping keep the team competitive against Brewers starter Brandon Woodruff.
- The Cubs tied the game in the seventh inning on a wild pitch and broke the tie in the 10th with key hits from Seiya Suzuki and Michael Busch, despite a late Brewers rally that narrowed the lead.
- This win marked the Cubs' 12th victory in their last 16 games, improving their road record to 23-21 and moving them to within 5.5 games of first place in the NL Central, signaling a potential turning point in their season.
- The Cubs will begin a six-game homestand starting Monday against the San Diego Padres, with Shōta Imanaga slated to start the series opener at Wrigley Field.
