On June 28, 2026, the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 in 10 innings at American Family Field. The Chicago Cubs vs Milwaukee Brewers match player stats show Chicago winning despite Milwaukee collecting ten hits.
Milwaukee entered first in the NL Central at 50-30, while Chicago stood second at 45-38. Chicago entered with several pitchers unavailable because of injuries. Late walks, Seiya Suzuki’s two-run single, and Jordan Wicks’ final double play decided the game.
Match Overview
Chicago entered the series finale 6.5 games behind Milwaukee in the NL Central. The Cubs had won Saturday’s game after Milwaukee took Friday’s opener. Sunday’s victory gave Chicago the three-game series and moved its record to 46-38. Milwaukee dropped to 50-31.
| Date | Venue | Competition | Final Score | Records Entering |
| June 28, 2026 | American Family Field | MLB regular season | Cubs 4, Brewers 3, 10 innings | CHC 45-38, MIL 50-30 |
Pre-Match Context
Milwaukee entered Sunday with 50 victories and control of first place in the NL Central. Chicago remained its nearest divisional challenger at 45-38. Milwaukee had already won four of the first five 2026 meetings between these teams. Chicago had stopped Milwaukee’s long divisional winning run with an 8-2 victory one night earlier.
Chicago’s pitching depth was under significant pressure before the series finale. Edward Cabrera, Ben Brown, Phil Maton, Daniel Palencia, and Hoby Milner were among unavailable pitchers. Jameson Taillon and Justin Steele were also on the injured list. Chicago therefore opened the game with Ryan Rolison and planned to cover the remaining innings with relievers.
Milwaukee also had several pitchers unavailable. Logan Henderson remained on the injured list but began a rehabilitation assignment that day. Quinn Priester had undergone season-ending thoracic outlet surgery. DL Hall, Coleman Crow, Carlos Rodriguez, and Rob Zastryzny were also unavailable.
Inning-by-Inning Score
Milwaukee scored first through Gary Sanchez’s second-inning home run. Chicago remained scoreless until Ian Happ crossed on a seventh-inning wild pitch. Neither team scored in the eighth or ninth. Chicago then scored three times before Milwaukee answered with two runs in the tenth.
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Chicago Cubs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milwaukee Brewers | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Team | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| Chicago Cubs | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Milwaukee Brewers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team | 9 | 10 | R | H |
| Chicago Cubs | 0 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Milwaukee Brewers | 0 | 2 | 3 | 10 |
Inning-by-Inning Breakdown
First Inning
Brandon Woodruff retired Chicago without allowing a baserunner in the first. Jackson Chourio reached for Milwaukee with an infield single. Brice Turang then grounded into a double play, preventing Milwaukee from building an early scoring opportunity.
Second Inning
Woodruff again retired the Cubs without a run. Gary Sanchez opened the scoring with two outs in Milwaukee’s half. His solo home run against Ryan Rolison gave the Brewers a 1-0 lead.
Third Inning
Miguel Amaya doubled and Pete Crow-Armstrong walked, but Chicago failed to score. Bryse Wilson replaced Rolison for Milwaukee’s half. David Hamilton and Christian Yelich both singled. Wilson struck out Chourio and Turang to escape without allowing a run.
Fourth Inning
Woodruff kept Chicago scoreless through another clean inning. Andrew Vaughn tripled for Milwaukee with two outs. Wilson stranded Vaughn and maintained Chicago’s one-run deficit.
Fifth Inning
Woodruff continued controlling Chicago and allowed no fifth-inning run. Wilson retired Milwaukee in order. The score remained 1-0 after five innings.
Sixth Inning
Crow-Armstrong walked and stole second before reaching third on Alex Bregman’s groundout. Woodruff stranded him by retiring Michael Busch. Turang singled for Milwaukee in the bottom half, but the Brewers again failed to score.
Seventh Inning
Ian Happ walked and Nico Hoerner singled against Aaron Ashby. Happ then scored on Ashby’s wild pitch, tying the game 1-1. A subsequent balk moved Hoerner to third. Matt Shaw walked before Abner Uribe entered and prevented another Chicago run.
Milwaukee also failed to score in the bottom half. Chicago therefore entered the eighth with the game tied.
Eighth Inning
Chicago went scoreless against Milwaukee’s bullpen. Turang singled during Milwaukee’s half and later reached third after Tyler Ferguson’s throwing error. Vaughn flied out, leaving Turang stranded.
Ninth Inning
Trevor Megill struck out three Cubs while allowing Hoerner’s second hit. Jacob Webb then faced Milwaukee with the game still tied. Sanchez walked and Sal Frelick singled, creating another scoring opportunity. Webb struck out Jake Bauers, Cooper Pratt, and Joey Ortiz to force extra innings.
Tenth Inning
Automatic runner Justin Dean began Chicago’s tenth at second base. Carson Kelly’s groundout moved Dean to third before Dansby Swanson struck out. Crow-Armstrong received an intentional walk and stole second. Bregman was hit by a pitch, loading the bases.
Michael Busch drew a bases-loaded walk from Joel Kuhnel, scoring Dean for a 2-1 lead. Suzuki followed with a two-run single to left. Bregman and Crow-Armstrong scored, extending Chicago’s lead to 4-1.
Milwaukee immediately responded. Yelich singled home automatic runner Ortiz before Chourio walked and Turang singled. Jordan Wicks inherited a bases-loaded situation with nobody out. Garrett Mitchell walked, bringing Yelich home and reducing Chicago’s lead to 4-3.
Wicks then retired Bauer on a foul fly. Sanchez grounded to Bregman, starting a 5-4-3 double play that ended the game.
Team Stats Comparison
Milwaukee generated considerably more hits, but Chicago created additional opportunities through walks. Milwaukee finished 2-for-12 with runners in scoring position and stranded ten runners. Chicago went 1-for-10 in those situations and left eight runners aboard.
| Statistic | Chicago Cubs | Milwaukee Brewers |
| Runs | 4 | 3 |
| Hits | 4 | 10 |
| Errors | 1 | 0 |
| Walks | 6 | 4 |
| Strikeouts | 12 | 12 |
| Home runs | 0 | 1 |
| Extra-base hits | 1 | 2 |
| Stolen bases | 2 | 0 |
| RISP | 1-for-10 | 2-for-12 |
| Left on base | 8 | 10 |
Key Numbers That Decided the Game
The statistical difference came from converting limited opportunities rather than producing the most hits.
Milwaukee collected ten hits but finished only 2-for-12 with runners in scoring position.
Chicago collected four hits but drew six walks and added one hit-by-pitch.
Woodruff held Chicago to one hit across 5.2 scoreless innings.
Wilson supplied 4.1 scoreless relief innings without issuing a walk.
Chicago scored three tenth-inning runs despite recording only one hit during the inning.
Full Box Score: Chicago Cubs
Chicago recorded only four hits across ten innings. Hoerner supplied two of them, while Amaya recorded the team’s only extra-base hit. Suzuki produced two RBIs with Chicago’s tenth-inning single. Crow-Armstrong reached three times through walks and stole two bases.
Chicago Cubs Batting
The table includes every Chicago hitter who appeared in the game. Pinch hitters and defensive replacements remain included even when they recorded no hit.
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Bregman | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Busch | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Seiya Suzuki | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Ian Happ | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nico Hoerner | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Michael Conforto | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Shaw | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Dean | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Miguel Amaya | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Pedro Ramirez | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Kelly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dansby Swanson | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 34 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
Chicago’s additional batting numbers show how walks compensated for the low hit total. Crow-Armstrong drew three walks and stole two bases. Amaya supplied a double, while Bregman reached on a tenth-inning hit-by-pitch.
| Player | BB | SO | HR | Additional Stat |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 SB |
| Alex Bregman | 0 | 1 | 0 | HBP |
| Michael Busch | 1 | 2 | 0 | Go-ahead BB |
| Seiya Suzuki | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 RBI |
| Ian Happ | 1 | 2 | 0 | – |
| Nico Hoerner | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Michael Conforto | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Matt Shaw | 1 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Justin Dean | 0 | 1 | 0 | – |
| Miguel Amaya | 0 | 1 | 0 | Double |
| Pedro Ramirez | 0 | 1 | 0 | – |
| Carson Kelly | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Dansby Swanson | 0 | 1 | 0 | – |
| Totals | 6 | 12 | 0 | 2 SB |
Chicago Cubs Pitching
Chicago used seven pitchers because the club approached the game as a bullpen assignment. Wilson handled the largest workload and recorded 4.1 scoreless innings. Webb earned the victory after striking out three hitters in the ninth. Wicks recorded his first save.
| Pitcher | IP | H | ER | BB-SO |
| Ryan Rolison | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 0-2 |
| Bryse Wilson | 4.1 | 4 | 0 | 0-4 |
| Caleb Thielbar | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 |
| Tyler Ferguson | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0-1 |
| Jacob Webb, W 3-2 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1-3 |
| Ethan Roberts | 0.0 | 2 | 1 | 1-0 |
| Jordan Wicks, S 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1-0 |
| Totals | 10.0 | 10 | 2 | 4-12 |
Chicago Cubs Fielding
Chicago committed one error but also turned two double plays. Ferguson received the error after a throwing mistake in the eighth. The final double play came with Milwaukee threatening to tie or win the game.
| Player or Unit | Errors | Double Plays | Key Play |
| Tyler Ferguson | 1 | 0 | Throwing error |
| Cubs defense | 1 | 2 | Game-ending 5-4-3 DP |
Full Box Score: Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee finished with ten hits and placed runners in scoring position repeatedly. Turang led both teams with three hits. Yelich added two hits, while Sanchez supplied Milwaukee’s only home run. Milwaukee still left ten runners on base.
Milwaukee Brewers Batting
Every Milwaukee hitter who appeared is included below. Mitchell entered as a pinch hitter and produced a bases-loaded walk in the tenth.
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI |
| Christian Yelich | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Jackson Chourio | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Brice Turang | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Andrew Vaughn | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Blake Perkins | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Mitchell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jake Bauers | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gary Sanchez | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sal Frelick | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cooper Pratt | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Hamilton | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| William Contreras | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Ortiz | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 38 | 3 | 10 | 3 |
Sanchez’s second-inning homer accounted for Milwaukee’s only scoring before extra innings. Vaughn recorded a triple but was stranded. Turang reached safely three times through hits without scoring.
| Player | BB | SO | HR | Additional Stat |
| Christian Yelich | 0 | 3 | 0 | 10th-inning RBI |
| Jackson Chourio | 1 | 2 | 0 | – |
| Brice Turang | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 hits |
| Andrew Vaughn | 0 | 0 | 0 | Triple |
| Blake Perkins | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Garrett Mitchell | 1 | 0 | 0 | RBI walk |
| Jake Bauers | 0 | 2 | 0 | – |
| Gary Sanchez | 1 | 0 | 1 | Solo HR |
| Sal Frelick | 1 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Cooper Pratt | 0 | 3 | 0 | – |
| David Hamilton | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| William Contreras | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Joey Ortiz | 0 | 1 | 0 | – |
| Totals | 4 | 12 | 1 | 2 XBH |
Milwaukee Brewers Pitching
Woodruff kept Chicago scoreless through 5.2 innings and allowed only one hit. Ashby’s wild pitch produced Chicago’s tying run during the seventh. Kuhnel entered for the tenth and allowed all three Chicago runs.
| Pitcher | IP | H | ER | BB-SO |
| Brandon Woodruff | 5.2 | 1 | 0 | 2-6 |
| Aaron Ashby, BS 4 | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | 2-1 |
| Abner Uribe | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 |
| Trevor Megill | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0-3 |
| Joel Kuhnel, L 1-3 | 1.0 | 1 | 2 | 2-1 |
| Totals | 10.0 | 4 | 3 | 6-12 |
Milwaukee Brewers Fielding
Milwaukee completed the game without committing an error. Its defense helped Woodruff and the bullpen hold Chicago to four total hits. No Milwaukee defender received an individual error.
| Team | Errors | Unearned Runs Allowed | Fielding Note |
| Milwaukee Brewers | 0 | 1 | No errors charged |
Game Leaders and Top Performers
Seiya Suzuki
Suzuki went 1-for-5, but his only hit produced two insurance runs in the tenth. His single increased Chicago’s lead from 2-1 to 4-1.
Bryse Wilson
Wilson entered during the third inning and worked 4.1 scoreless frames. He allowed four hits, issued no walks, and struck out four.
Brandon Woodruff
Woodruff delivered 5.2 scoreless innings for Milwaukee. He allowed one hit, walked two, and struck out six before leaving during the sixth.
Brice Turang
Turang went 3-for-5 and recorded the game’s highest individual hit total. His tenth-inning single helped load the bases with nobody out.
Jordan Wicks
Wicks entered with the bases loaded and nobody out in the tenth. One inherited runner scored on Mitchell’s walk. Wicks then secured three outs, including the game-ending double play, for his first save.
These performances represented the game’s main individual statistical contributions and late leverage appearances.
| Player | Team | Statistical Line | Game Impact |
| Seiya Suzuki | Cubs | 1-for-5, 2 RBI | Two-run 10th single |
| Bryse Wilson | Cubs | 4.1 IP, 0 ER, 4 K | Scoreless bulk relief |
| Brandon Woodruff | Brewers | 5.2 IP, 1 H, 0 ER | Held Chicago scoreless |
| Brice Turang | Brewers | 3-for-5 | Game-high three hits |
| Jordan Wicks | Cubs | 1.0 IP, 0 H, save | Finished bases-loaded threat |
Starting Lineups
Chicago used Rolison as its starting pitcher in a planned bullpen game. Milwaukee started Woodruff, who was making another appearance after returning from an earlier injured-list stint. The batting orders below reflect the game’s starting alignment.
| Spot or Role | Chicago Cubs | Milwaukee Brewers |
| 1 | Pete Crow-Armstrong, CF | Christian Yelich, DH |
| 2 | Alex Bregman, 3B | Jackson Chourio, CF |
| 3 | Michael Busch, 1B | Brice Turang, 2B |
| 4 | Seiya Suzuki, DH | Andrew Vaughn, 1B |
| 5 | Ian Happ, LF | Jake Bauers, LF |
| 6 | Nico Hoerner, 2B | Gary Sanchez, C |
| 7 | Michael Conforto, RF | Sal Frelick, RF |
| 8 | Miguel Amaya, C | Cooper Pratt, SS |
| 9 | Dansby Swanson, SS | David Hamilton, 3B |
| SP | Ryan Rolison, LHP | Brandon Woodruff, RHP |
Injury Report
MLB does not normally use an NFL-style “questionable” designation for regular injury reporting. The relevant pregame absences were listed through injured-list and rehabilitation statuses. Chicago’s injuries were concentrated heavily among pitchers, directly affecting Sunday’s pitching structure.
Chicago Cubs Injuries
Chicago had multiple starting and relief options unavailable entering the game. Milner had undergone an appendectomy only one day earlier. Cabrera and Brown had both joined the injured list during the preceding week.
| Player | Injury | Status |
| Jameson Taillon | Left hamstring strain | 15-day IL |
| Edward Cabrera | Left hamstring/adductor strain | 15-day IL |
| Daniel Palencia | Right flexor strain | 15-day IL |
| Ben Brown | Neck stress reaction | 15-day IL |
| Hoby Milner | Appendicitis | 15-day IL |
| Phil Maton | Right knee tendinitis | 15-day IL |
| Justin Steele | Left elbow flexor strain | 60-day IL |
| Riley Martin | Left elbow flexor strain | 60-day IL |
| Hunter Harvey | Right triceps/shoulder stress reaction | 60-day IL |
| Porter Hodge | Right flexor strain | 60-day IL |
| Cade Horton | Damaged right UCL | 60-day IL |
| Tyler Austin | Right knee | 60-day IL |
| Shelby Miller | Right elbow surgery | 60-day IL |
Milwaukee Brewers Injuries
Milwaukee also entered with several pitchers unavailable. Henderson began a rehabilitation assignment on June 28 but remained unavailable for the MLB game. Priester and Zerpa faced season-ending injury recoveries.
| Player | Injury | Status |
| Coleman Crow | Right forearm flexor strain | 15-day IL |
| Brian Fitzpatrick | Left elbow injury | 60-day IL |
| DL Hall | Left pectoral strain | 15-day IL |
| Logan Henderson | Low back strain | IL, rehab assignment |
| Brandon Lockridge | Right knee injury | 10-day IL |
| Quinn Priester | Thoracic outlet syndrome | 60-day IL |
| Carlos Rodriguez | Right shoulder injury | 15-day IL |
| Rob Zastryzny | Left upper trapezius strain | 15-day IL |
| Angel Zerpa | Left forearm injury | 60-day IL |
Chicago’s missing pitchers increased the importance of Wilson’s bulk relief appearance. Rolison worked only two innings before Wilson covered the middle portion. Seven Cubs pitchers eventually appeared.
Season Series and Head to Head
Milwaukee entered the finale leading the all-time series 234-227 and the 2026 series 4-1. Chicago’s victory made Milwaukee’s season-series advantage 4-2 and reduced the all-time margin to 234-228.
| Date | Venue | Winner | Score |
| May 18, 2026 | Wrigley Field | Milwaukee | 9-3 |
| May 19, 2026 | Wrigley Field | Milwaukee | 5-2 |
| May 20, 2026 | Wrigley Field | Milwaukee | 5-0 |
| June 26, 2026 | American Family Field | Milwaukee | 6-2 |
| June 27, 2026 | American Family Field | Chicago | 8-2 |
| June 28, 2026 | American Family Field | Chicago | 4-3, 10 innings |
The teams were scheduled to meet again during the later portion of the 2026 season. Their schedule includes another Wrigley Field series beginning August 31.
NL Central Standings Before the Game
Milwaukee began June 28 with a 6.5-game lead over second-place Chicago. St. Louis, Pittsburgh, and Cincinnati followed the two division leaders.
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB |
| Milwaukee Brewers | 50 | 30 | .625 | – |
| Chicago Cubs | 45 | 38 | .542 | 6.5 |
| St. Louis Cardinals | 42 | 38 | .525 | 8.0 |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | 41 | 42 | .494 | 10.5 |
| Cincinnati Reds | 39 | 42 | .481 | 11.5 |
Chicago’s victory moved the Cubs to 46-38 and Milwaukee to 50-31. That result reduced Chicago’s division deficit to 5.5 games.
Broadcast and Stream Information
The game was played Sunday afternoon at American Family Field. Brewers.TV served Milwaukee’s in-market television and streaming service during the 2026 season. Milwaukee radio coverage was available through WTMJ and the Brewers Radio Network. Marquee Sports Network remained the Cubs’ regular local television home.
| Coverage | Outlet | Availability |
| First pitch | 1:10 p.m. CT | Milwaukee |
| Milwaukee TV/stream | Brewers. TV | In-market coverage |
| Chicago television | Marquee Sports Network | Cubs local market |
| Milwaukee radio | 620 AM / 103.3 FM WTMJ | Flagship |
| Regional radio | Brewers Radio Network | Wisconsin network |
Conclusion
The Chicago Cubs vs Milwaukee Brewers match player stats describe a division game decided after nine tied innings. Chicago converted its tenth-inning baserunners despite finishing with only four hits. Milwaukee created more opportunities but repeatedly left runners aboard. The Cubs took the weekend series and reduced Milwaukee’s divisional advantage.
Chicago returned home to begin a series against San Diego. Milwaukee remained at American Family Field and opened its next series against Cincinnati.
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FAQ
Who won the Chicago Cubs vs Milwaukee Brewers game on June 28, 2026?
The Chicago Cubs won 4-3 in 10 innings at American Family Field, taking the weekend series after Milwaukee won Friday’s opener.
Who had the most hits in the Cubs vs Brewers game?
Brice Turang led all players with three hits in five at-bats. Nico Hoerner led Chicago with two hits in four at-bats.
Who drove in the winning run for the Cubs?
Michael Busch drew a bases-loaded walk from Joel Kuhnel in the tenth inning, bringing Justin Dean home with Chicago’s go-ahead run.
What did Seiya Suzuki do against the Brewers?
Suzuki finished 1-for-5 with two RBIs. His tenth-inning single scored Pete Crow-Armstrong and Alex Bregman, extending Chicago’s lead to three runs.
Who were the winning and losing pitchers?
Jacob Webb earned the win after a scoreless ninth inning. Joel Kuhnel took the loss, while Jordan Wicks recorded his first save.
How did the 2026 Cubs-Brewers season series stand afterward?
Milwaukee remained ahead 4-2 in the 2026 season series. Chicago won the final two games of the June series in Milwaukee.
Why did the Brewers lose despite recording ten hits?
Milwaukee finished 2-for-12 with runners in scoring position and stranded ten runners. Chicago then produced three runs during the tenth inning.
