Cubs triumph in doubleheader against Brewers, with Taillon and Busch shining in a 4-1 victory
In a thrilling turn of events, the Chicago Cubs have managed to sweep the Milwaukee Brewers in their split doubleheader on August 27, 2025. This victory has significantly narrowed the gap in the NL Central division.
The first game saw Jameson Taillon make a comeback from a calf injury, pitching six effective innings. However, the Cubs managed to secure the win, with key moments including Castro's throw home in the seventh inning and Brice Turang's throw home on a grounder, allowing Matt Shaw to score a valuable insurance run.
Matt Shaw and Ian Happ contributed significantly to the Cubs' offense, with Shaw hitting a one-out triple in the sixth inning and Happ accumulating two hits in the game. Michael Busch also drove in two runs for the Cubs.
In the second game, Andrew Vaughn's first-inning RBI single accounted for Milwaukee's only run. Owen Caissie contributed a bloop RBI single. Despite a strong pitching performance from Colin Rea (9-5, 3.99 ERA), the Brewers were unable to maintain their lead.
The Brewers have struggled when they score first, dropping to 55-15 in such games. They also finished the doubleheader without shortstop Joey Ortiz due to a bruised knee and stomach issues, with Ortiz unlikely to play on Wednesday.
Jacob Misiorowski (4-1, 3.89 ERA) will pitch for Milwaukee on Wednesday night, while Colin Rea will start for Chicago. Misiorowski has been slightly off his best form recently, with a 1-1 record and a 6.27 ERA in his last five outings.
The sweep substantially closes the gap between the Cubs and Brewers in the NL Central, putting the Cubs just about 3 games behind the Brewers. The Reds and Cardinals likely remain behind them by a wider margin, as their records were lower before the doubleheader.
The Cubs' recent momentum could be critical in a tight division race, although exact numbers after the doubleheader are not explicitly given in the available data. For the most recent and updated standings after the doubleheader, including the exact records of all teams, refer to the official MLB site or live updates.
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