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Brewers' 8-Run Fourth Crush Cubs, End 15-Game Streak

5/19/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Brewers rallied for eight runs in the fourth inning to beat the Chicago Cubs 9-3, ending a 15-game home streak.
Milwaukee’s offense produced a two-run double in that inning.
The offense added an RBI single and a three-run homer.
Christian Yelich’s home run and Jake Bauers’ three-run blast powered the surge.
Starter Brandon Sproat worked 4 2/3 innings, allowing four runs, while Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga surrendered eight earned runs.

History

Historical Context

In 1908 the Cubs scored 21 runs in the fourth inning against the Cardinals, finishing 97-64 and winning the World Series, which began a 108-year title drought. In 2024 the Brewers matched that burst, adding eight fourth-inning runs versus the Cubs on a Christian Yelich homer and Jake Bauers three-run blast, showing how single innings still swing playoff odds.

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Story summary

Brewers rallied for eight runs in the fourth inning to beat the Chicago Cubs 9-3, ending a 15-game home streak.
Milwaukee’s offense produced a two-run double in that inning.
The offense added an RBI single and a three-run homer.
Christian Yelich’s home run and Jake Bauers’ three-run blast powered the surge.
Starter Brandon Sproat worked 4 2/3 innings, allowing four runs, while Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga surrendered eight earned runs.

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