The Milwaukee Brewers lost 5-3 to the Chicago Cubs on June 18, 2025, as Seiya Suzuki's homer bested Isaac Collins'. Read how the loss impacts the NL Central race.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
It was another one of those frustrating nights at the Friendly Confines. The Milwaukee Brewers fought hard but ultimately fell 5-3 to the Chicago Cubs, watching the gap in the NL Central widen to a daunting 6.5 games. While the loss stings, especially against a division rival, the day wasn't all bad news for the Crew. In fact, while the present took a hit, the future looked brighter than ever.
The Brewers now sit 6.5 games behind the Chicago Cubs in the NL Central.
On the field, it was a game of missed opportunities and one big blow. Isaac Collins did his best to play hero, launching a two-run homer and making a spectacular diving catch in left field that will surely make the highlight reels. Joey Ortiz chipped in with an RBI single, but it wasn't enough to overcome a tough outing for starter Chad Patrick. Patrick battled for five innings but was ultimately undone by a three-run homer from Seiya Suzuki that gave the Cubs a lead they wouldn't relinquish. The Brewers' best chance to tie it came in the seventh, but Rhys Hoskins struck out with the tying run just 90 feet away, a moment that perfectly encapsulated the night's frustrations.
While the big-league club was battling in Chicago, exciting news was brewing down on the farm. In a testament to the front office's strategy, the Brewers' farm system has vaulted into the top 10 of MLB's rankings. What makes this so impressive? It comes *after* the promotion of superstar prospect Jackson Chourio. This isn't just about one or two players; it's about sustained success in drafting, international signings, and player development. The system is lauded for its incredible infield depth, and whispers of a new 17-year-old international signee drawing Chourio comparisons have the fanbase buzzing.
Speaking of that deep farm system, look no further than No. 2 prospect Jeferson Quero for a prime example. The catcher had a monster night for the Triple-A Nashville Sounds, going 3-for-4 and driving in two runs. Quero is proving week in and week out why he's considered a cornerstone of the Brewers' future. His performance is a comforting reminder that even when the major league team hits a rough patch, a wave of high-impact talent is getting ready to make its way to Milwaukee.
The loss to the Cubs hurts, there's no way around it. But baseball is a marathon, not a sprint. The focus now shifts to tomorrow, with flamethrower Jacob Misiorowski taking the mound for his second MLB start, a must-watch event for any Brewers fan. Between the young talent already contributing in Milwaukee and the loaded system backing them up, tonight's loss feels less like a fatal blow and more like a bump in the road on the way to a very bright future.
