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September 8, 2026 by Fubo Sports Desk
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Milwaukee holds the best record in the National League and is pushing toward the NL’s top seed, but the Cubs are not coming to American Family Field to concede anything. Chicago sits eight games back in the NL Central, yet remains very much alive in the wild card race — and a series against the division leader carries weight on both ends of the standings.

Pete Crow-Armstrong has been one of the most dynamic players in the NL this season, posting 41 home runs, 97 RBI, 108 runs scored, and 35 stolen bases. He is the engine of a Cubs offense that can erupt on any given night. On the Milwaukee side, Jackson Chourio continues to develop into one of the game’s most complete young players — .281 average, 21 home runs, 61 RBI, and 16 stolen bases — while Brice Turang has quietly put together a season worth noticing, driving in 85 runs and scoring 86 more.

The Brewers have built their offense without leaning on the home run, yet rank among the best offenses in baseball. That balance of contact, speed, and situational hitting makes them difficult to game-plan against, and at 48-25 at home, American Family Field has been a genuine fortress this season.

Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee Brewers Game Information

Game Date: September 08, 2026
Game Time: 07:40 PM ET
TV Channel: Marquee Sports Network and Milwaukee Brewers
Location: American Family Field, Milwaukee, WI
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

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Live Updates

10:49 PM ET
Luis Lara singles to left field. Sal Frelick to second. William Contreras to third. Brice Turang scores.
10:48 PM ET
Sal Frelick singles to shallow left field. William Contreras to second. Brice Turang to third.
10:46 PM ET
William Contreras is intentionally walked.
10:46 PM ET
Jake Bauers strikes out swinging.
10:42 PM ET
Brice Turang placed on 2nd.
10:42 PM ET
Caleb Thielbar (P) replaces Jacob Webb (P).
10:40 PM ET
Nico Hoerner flies out to deep right field to Luis Lara.
10:39 PM ET
Michael Busch walks.
10:37 PM ET
Alex Bregman flies out to deep center field, Garrett Mitchell to Garrett Mitchell. Seiya Suzuki out at third.
10:37 PM ET
Seiya Suzuki placed on 2nd.
10:35 PM ET
David Hamilton (3B) replaces Christian Yelich (PH), batting 9th.
10:35 PM ET
Joey Ortiz switches from 3B to SS.
10:34 PM ET
Brice Turang flies out to center field to Pete Crow-Armstrong.
10:32 PM ET
Jackson Chourio homers to left field. Christian Yelich scores.
10:30 PM ET
Christian Yelich singles to right field.
10:29 PM ET
Christian Yelich pinch-hitting for Cooper Pratt.
10:28 PM ET
Garrett Mitchell lines out to center field to Pete Crow-Armstrong.
10:28 PM ET
Joey Ortiz strikes out swinging.
10:26 PM ET
Jacob Webb (P) replaces Ryan Rolison (P).
10:26 PM ET
Carson Kelly remains in the game as C.
10:24 PM ET
Seiya Suzuki flies out to deep right field to Luis Lara.
10:23 PM ET
Pete Crow-Armstrong strikes out swinging.
10:20 PM ET
DL Hall (P) replaces Trevor Megill (P).
10:19 PM ET
Carson Kelly doubles to deep center field. Michael Conforto to third. Pedro Ramirez scores. Nico Hoerner scores.
10:14 PM ET
Carson Kelly pinch-hitting for Miguel Amaya.
10:14 PM ET
Michael Conforto walks. Pedro Ramirez to second. Nico Hoerner to third.
10:11 PM ET
Matt Shaw called out on strikes.
10:09 PM ET
Pedro Ramirez singles to shallow infield. Nico Hoerner to second.
10:05 PM ET
Nico Hoerner singles to right field.
10:03 PM ET
Trevor Megill (P) replaces Antonio Senzatela (P).
10:03 PM ET
Sal Frelick remains in the game as DH.
10:01 PM ET
Luis Lara called out on strikes.
9:58 PM ET
Sal Frelick pinch-running for Gary Sánchez.
9:56 PM ET
Gary Sánchez is intentionally walked.
9:56 PM ET
William Contreras flies out to right center field to Seiya Suzuki.
9:55 PM ET
Jake Bauers lines out to left field to Matt Shaw.
9:54 PM ET
Brice Turang doubles to deep left field.
9:53 PM ET
Ryan Rolison (P) replaces Aaron Civale (P).
9:51 PM ET
Michael Busch grounds out to shallow infield, Cooper Pratt to Jake Bauers.
9:49 PM ET
Alex Bregman flies out to center field to Jackson Chourio.
9:47 PM ET
Seiya Suzuki flies out to deep center field to Garrett Mitchell.
9:46 PM ET
Antonio Senzatela (P) replaces Aaron Ashby (P).
9:45 PM ET
Jackson Chourio grounds out to shallow infield, Aaron Civale to Michael Busch.
9:44 PM ET
Cooper Pratt grounds out to shortstop, Nico Hoerner to Michael Busch.
9:41 PM ET
Garrett Mitchell strikes out swinging.
9:39 PM ET
Michael Conforto remains in the game as DH.
9:38 PM ET
Pete Crow-Armstrong flies out to deep center field to Garrett Mitchell.
9:36 PM ET
Aaron Ashby (P) replaces Chad Patrick (P).
9:32 PM ET
Miguel Amaya hit by pitch. Michael Conforto to second.
9:31 PM ET
Michael Conforto hit by pitch.
9:29 PM ET
Michael Conforto pinch-hitting for Tyrone Taylor.
9:29 PM ET
Matt Shaw called out on strikes.
9:26 PM ET
Chad Patrick (P) replaces Jacob Misiorowski (P).
9:25 PM ET
Pedro Ramirez called out on strikes.
9:21 PM ET
Joey Ortiz strikes out swinging.
9:20 PM ET
Luis Lara called out on strikes.
9:18 PM ET
Gary Sánchez called out on strikes.
9:16 PM ET
Aaron Civale (P) replaces Trent Thornton (P).
9:16 PM ET
Matt Shaw switches from 2B to LF.
9:16 PM ET
Pedro Ramirez (2B) replaces Ian Happ (LF), batting 6th.
9:14 PM ET
Nico Hoerner grounds out to second base. Michael Busch out at second.
9:12 PM ET
Michael Busch walks.
9:11 PM ET
Alex Bregman grounds out to shallow left field, Joey Ortiz to Jake Bauers.
9:09 PM ET
Jake Bauers remains in the game as 1B.
9:08 PM ET
William Contreras singles to deep right field. Brice Turang to second. Jackson Chourio out at home.
9:06 PM ET
Jake Bauers strikes out swinging.
9:04 PM ET
Jake Bauers pinch-hitting for Andrew Vaughn.
9:04 PM ET
Trent Thornton (P) replaces David Peterson (P).
9:03 PM ET
Brice Turang walks. Jackson Chourio to second.
9:00 PM ET
Jackson Chourio singles to left field.
8:59 PM ET
Cooper Pratt grounds out to shortstop, Nico Hoerner to Michael Busch.
8:56 PM ET
Seiya Suzuki grounds out to third base, Joey Ortiz to Andrew Vaughn.
8:55 PM ET
Pete Crow-Armstrong singles to right field.
8:53 PM ET
Miguel Amaya strikes out swinging.
8:52 PM ET
Tyrone Taylor grounds out to shallow infield, Joey Ortiz to Andrew Vaughn.
8:49 PM ET
Garrett Mitchell strikes out swinging.
8:47 PM ET
Joey Ortiz singles to right field. Luis Lara to second.
8:45 PM ET
Luis Lara hits into a force out to shallow infield. Gary Sánchez out at second.
8:44 PM ET
Gary Sánchez walks.
8:42 PM ET
William Contreras called out on strikes.
8:38 PM ET
Matt Shaw strikes out swinging.
8:36 PM ET
Ian Happ strikes out swinging.
8:34 PM ET
Nico Hoerner flies out to shallow right field to Brice Turang.
8:31 PM ET
Andrew Vaughn flies out to center field to Pete Crow-Armstrong.
8:28 PM ET
Brice Turang singles to center field. Jackson Chourio to second.
8:28 PM ET
Jackson Chourio singles to shallow infield.
8:26 PM ET
Cooper Pratt grounds out to shallow infield, Alex Bregman to Michael Busch.
8:25 PM ET
Garrett Mitchell strikes out swinging.
8:21 PM ET
Michael Busch strikes out swinging.
8:20 PM ET
Alex Bregman pops out to Joey Ortiz.
8:18 PM ET
Seiya Suzuki grounds out to shortstop, Cooper Pratt to Andrew Vaughn.
8:16 PM ET
Joey Ortiz lines out to second base to Matt Shaw.
8:15 PM ET
Luis Lara grounds out to shallow infield. Gary Sánchez out at second.
8:13 PM ET
Gary Sánchez walks.
8:10 PM ET
Pete Crow-Armstrong pops out to shallow infield to Andrew Vaughn.
8:09 PM ET
Miguel Amaya strikes out swinging.
8:06 PM ET
Tyrone Taylor called out on strikes.
8:04 PM ET
Matt Shaw walks.
8:00 PM ET
William Contreras called out on strikes.
7:58 PM ET
Andrew Vaughn grounds out to second base. Brice Turang out at second.
7:57 PM ET
Brice Turang singles to left center field. Jackson Chourio scores.
7:55 PM ET
Jackson Chourio doubles to right center field.
7:51 PM ET
Ian Happ strikes out swinging.
7:49 PM ET
Nico Hoerner singles to right field. Michael Busch to third.
7:47 PM ET
Michael Busch singles to right field. Seiya Suzuki scores.
7:45 PM ET
Alex Bregman lines out to center field to Garrett Mitchell.
7:43 PM ET
Seiya Suzuki doubles to deep right center field.
7:41 PM ET
Pete Crow-Armstrong strikes out swinging.

Game Preview

Eight games separate these clubs in the NL Central, and while the division title is Milwaukee’s to lose, Chicago’s urgency comes from a different direction — the wild card race, where the Cubs have positioned themselves near the top. The two clubs have met frequently this season, with Milwaukee holding a 4-6 advantage in the season series. Recent head-to-head results have swung dramatically, including a 17-3 Cubs win and a pair of Milwaukee blowouts in the same stretch, which underscores how unpredictable this matchup can be. Neither team has been dominant over its last ten games, both sitting at 5-5.

Milwaukee Brewers Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 89-56
Home Record: 48-25
Away Record: 41-31
Division Record: 26-15
Streak: 1 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .614

Chicago Cubs Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 81-64
Home Record: 41-31
Away Record: 40-33
Division Record: 22-22
Streak: 2 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .559

Stat Leaders

Milwaukee Brewers (89-56, #1 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Jihwan Bae, 0.500
RBI Leader: Brice Turang, 85 RBI
Home Run Leader: Jake Bauers, 24 HR
Runs Leader: Brice Turang, 86 Runs
Hits Leader: William Contreras, 138 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: David Hamilton, 27 SB
ERA Leader: Brian Fitzpatrick, 1.35 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Jacob Misiorowski, 227 K
Wins Leader: Jacob Misiorowski, 14 W
Saves Leader: Trevor Megill, 27 SV

Chicago Cubs (81-64, #2 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Gabriel Arias, 0.429
RBI Leader: Pete Crow-Armstrong, 97 RBI
Home Run Leader: Pete Crow-Armstrong, 41 HR
Runs Leader: Pete Crow-Armstrong, 108 Runs
Hits Leader: Pete Crow-Armstrong, 157 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Pete Crow-Armstrong, 35 SB
ERA Leader: Aaron Civale, 1.37 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Shota Imanaga, 152 K
Wins Leader: Shota Imanaga, 9 W
Saves Leader: Jacob Webb, 9 SV

What to Watch For

Crow-Armstrong is the obvious focal point for Chicago, but Alex Bregman has been a steady presence all season — .262 average, 24 home runs, 82 RBI — and Seiya Suzuki adds another dangerous bat at .269 with 24 home runs and 80 RBI. Ian Happ, listed as day-to-day with a knee issue, is a name to watch on the lineup card; his absence would remove 23 home runs and 64 RBI from a lineup that needs every weapon available against Milwaukee’s pitching staff.

For the Brewers, Andrew Vaughn has been one of the quieter success stories of the season, hitting .312 with 42 RBI, while Chourio’s combination of power and speed makes him a constant threat. Milwaukee’s rotation has navigated significant injury attrition — Brandon Woodruff remains on the 60-day IL with a shoulder issue, and Grant Anderson was recently placed on the 15-day IL with a biceps injury, prompting the recall of Brandon Sproat. Sproat carries a 5.27 ERA and will need to be sharp against a Cubs lineup with genuine depth.

Jacob Misiorowski has been Milwaukee’s ace in every meaningful sense — 14 wins and 227 strikeouts — and if he takes the ball, the Cubs will need their best at-bats. Chicago’s Colin Rea (4.50 ERA, 8 wins) or Matthew Boyd (4.03 ERA, 8 wins) could draw the assignment, and either will face a Milwaukee offense that has proven it can manufacture runs without relying on the long ball.

Milwaukee Brewers Injury Report

Brandon Woodruff – Shoulder (D60) – The Milwaukee Brewers transferred RHP Brandon Woodruff from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation.
Brian Fitzpatrick – Elbow (D60) – The Milwaukee Brewers transferred LHP Brian Fitzpatrick to the 60-day injured list due to left elbow injury.
Quinn Priester – Wrist (D60) – The Milwaukee Brewers said on Thursday (Jun. 18) that Priester will undergo thoracic outlet compression surgery and is expected to be sidelined 8-to-10 months, per Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Angel Zerpa – Forearm (D60) – The Milwaukee Brewers transferred LHP Angel Zerpa to the 60-day injured list with left forearm tightness.
Rob Zastryzny – Shoulder (D60) – The Milwaukee Brewers transferred LHP Rob Zastryzny from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with a left trapezius strain.
Grant Anderson – Biceps (D15) – The Milwaukee Brewers placed Grant Anderson (RP) on the 15-day injured list with right biceps inflammation.
Bryse Wilson – Back (D15) – The Milwaukee Brewers placed RHP Bryse Wilson on the 15-day injured list with low back strain.

Chicago Cubs Injury Report

Cade Horton – Forearm (D60) – The Chicago Cubs transferred RHP Cade Horton to the 60-day injured list due right forearm discomfort.
Hunter Harvey – Tricep (D60) – The Chicago Cubs transferred RHP Hunter Harvey to the 60-day injured list with right triceps inflammation.
Riley Martin – Elbow (D60) – The Chicago Cubs transferred LHP Riley Martin from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to left elbow flexor strain.
Edward Cabrera – Blister (D15) – The Chicago Cubs placed RHP Edward Cabrera on the 15-day injured list due to a right middle finger blister
Dansby Swanson – Side (D10) – The Chicago Cubs placed INF Dansby Swanson on the 10-day injured list.
Tyler Austin – Knee (D60) – The Chicago Cubs placed INF Tyler Austin on the 60-day injured list due to a right knee injury.
Justin Steele – Elbow (D60) – The Chicago Cubs placed LHP Justin Steele on the 60-day injured list with a left elbow injury.
Phil Maton – Knee (D60) – The Chicago Cubs transferred RHP Phil Maton from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to right knee tendinitis.
Gavin Hollowell – Shoulder (D15) – The Chicago Cubs placed RHP Gavin Hollowell on the 15-day injured list due to right shoulder inflammation.
Porter Hodge – Elbow (D60) – The Chicago Cubs transaferred RHP Porter Hodge to the 60-day injured list with a right elbow strain.
Ian Happ – Knee (Day-to-Day) – Happ is not in the lineup for Monday’s game (Sept. 7) against the Brewers.
Ben Brown – Neck (D60) – The Chicago Cubs transferred RHP Ben Brown from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with a neck strain.
Shelby Miller – Elbow (D60) – The Chicago Cubs placed RHP Shelby Miller on the 60-day injured list due to a right elbow UCL injury.

Milwaukee Brewers Upcoming 2026 Schedule

September 08, 2026 vs Chicago Cubs
September 09, 2026 vs Chicago Cubs
September 11, 2026 vs Cincinnati Reds
September 12, 2026 vs Cincinnati Reds
September 13, 2026 vs Cincinnati Reds
September 15, 2026 at Pittsburgh Pirates
September 16, 2026 at Pittsburgh Pirates
September 17, 2026 at Pittsburgh Pirates
September 18, 2026 at Baltimore Orioles
September 19, 2026 at Baltimore Orioles

Chicago Cubs Upcoming 2026 Schedule

September 08, 2026 at Milwaukee Brewers
September 09, 2026 at Milwaukee Brewers
September 11, 2026 vs Pittsburgh Pirates
September 12, 2026 vs Pittsburgh Pirates
September 13, 2026 vs Pittsburgh Pirates
September 14, 2026 vs Atlanta Braves
September 15, 2026 vs Atlanta Braves
September 16, 2026 vs Atlanta Braves
September 18, 2026 at Cincinnati Reds
September 19, 2026 at Cincinnati Reds

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• September 11, 2026 — Milwaukee Brewers vs Cincinnati Reds | 07:45 PM ET
• September 12, 2026 — Milwaukee Brewers vs Cincinnati Reds | 07:10 PM ET
• September 13, 2026 — Milwaukee Brewers vs Cincinnati Reds | 02:10 PM ET
• September 15, 2026 — Milwaukee Brewers at Pittsburgh Pirates | 06:40 PM ET

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