The Brewers beat the Cubs 8-4 on July 29, 2025, as Yelich, Frelick & Vaughn homered to take 1st place. See how Milwaukee rallied in this NL Central clash.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
There's a new king in the NL Central, and they wear blue and gold. In a high-stakes clash with the feel of October, the Milwaukee Brewers shook off a rocky start to storm back and defeat the Chicago Cubs 8-4, seizing sole possession of first place in the division. It was a statement win, fueled by resilience, raw power, and the swagger of a team that knows it belongs at the top.
Big win for the Crew! Let’s keep it rolling.
Things looked bleak early on. All-Star Jacob Misiorowski, usually a beacon of stability, had a first inning to forget, allowing three runs (two earned) and committing a costly throwing error. But this Brewers team doesn't flinch. Misiorowski settled in, battling back to strike out seven Cubs and keep his team in the fight. The offense responded in the third inning, exploding for four runs to completely erase the deficit and reset the tone of the game. It was a classic display of grit that turned a potential disaster into a rallying point.
Once the Brewers grabbed the lead, they didn't let up, using the long ball to cement their advantage. Andrew Vaughn started the power display with a 398-foot solo shot in the fifth. Sal Frelick, who continues to be a sparkplug, followed with his own solo homer in the sixth. But the knockout blow came from the captain, Christian Yelich. In the seventh inning, Yelich crushed his 20th home run of the season, a two-run blast that provided the crucial insurance runs and sent a message to the Wrigley Field faithful. Yelich finished the night with three RBIs, bringing his season total to 69.
This win wasn't just about one night; it was a showcase of the Brewers' entire organizational philosophy. We saw a top prospect in Misiorowski (MLB's No. 99) battle on the mound, a testament to the talent pipeline. His presence on the major league roster is a direct result of a farm system recently ranked 7th best in all of baseball. With four top-100 prospects including Jeferson Quero and Jesús Made, the future is incredibly bright. This team isn't just built to win now; it's built to contend for years to come.
With the win, the Brewers now sit at 63-43, a full game ahead of the Cubs. But there's no time to celebrate. The series continues, and every game in this divisional dogfight matters. The Crew has the momentum, the power, and the top spot in the NL Central. Now, they have to prove they can hold it. Get ready, Brewers fans, this is going to be a fun ride to the finish.
