In baseball action, Schwarber blasts his 42nd homer in a pivotal 8th inning, propelling the Philadelphia Phillies to a thrilling victory over the Cincinnati Reds.
Brewers Extend Winning Streak to 10 Games, Cubs Trail Behind
In the world of Major League Baseball, the Milwaukee Brewers continue to shine, extending their winning streak to an impressive 10 games. This streak includes a 13-1 record in the last 14 games, propelling them to the top of the NL Central standings.
Meanwhile, the Chicago Cubs, despite Kyle Schwarber's impressive performance, find themselves chasing behind. Schwarber's 42nd homer of the season moved him into the National League lead, and he currently boasts 97 RBIs this season. However, the Cubs' record of 69-53 places them 9 games back in the standings, 4.5 games behind the division leader as of August 16, 2025.
The Brewers' success is not limited to Schwarber alone. Cody Bellinger, Giancarlo Stanton, and Ben Rice homered against Minnesota, while Joey Bart, Kyle Isbel, and Salvadore Perez also contributed home runs to the team's impressive run. Brice Turang and Brandon Lockridge added RBI singles, further strengthening the Brewers' offensive power.
Elsewhere, the Philadelphia Phillies managed a come-from-behind victory against the Cincinnati Reds, securing a 4-1 win. The game saw Andrew Abbott allow only three hits through seven innings for the Reds, but with two outs in the eighth, he conceded RBI doubles to Weston Wilson and Trea Turner, turning the tide in favour of the Phillies.
In other notable performances, Jose Quintana pitched six innings, allowing only three hits for an unnamed team. Brendan Donovan hit a go-ahead two-run double in the eighth inning for the St. Louis Cardinals, and Will Warren gave up three hits and two runs in 6 2/3 innings for the New York Yankees.
As the MLB season progresses, the competitive spirit remains high, with the Brewers and Cubs' rivalry adding an extra layer of excitement to the NL Central race. The Cubs will look to close the gap and challenge the Brewers' dominance, while the Brewers aim to continue their winning streak and solidify their position at the top.
The Brewers' impressive winning streak, now at 10 games, has distanced them from the Cubs, who trail behind despite Kyle Schwarber's NFL-leading 42 home runs and 97 RBIs. In a Toronto-set game, the Cubs find themselves 9 games behind the division leader, the Brewers, in the MLB's National League Central standings.
