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Brewers 5-2 over Cubs, seize NL Central lead

5/20/2026

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Brewers Take Lead

The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 5-2 on Tuesday, taking first place in the NL Central.
Jacob Misiorowski threw six scoreless innings, extending his run-free streak to 24 1/3 innings and moving to a 4-2 record.
Brice Turang went 3-for-4 and hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning.
Abner Uribe closed with a 1-2-3 ninth for his save as Milwaukee improved to 28-18, half a game ahead of Chicago.

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Cubs Lose

Chicago Cubs lost, snapping a 15-game home winning streak at Wrigley Field, the longest since September 1935.
Shota Imanaga gave up eight runs on nine hits in 4 1/3 innings, his worst start after five outings.
Jake Bauers extended his hitting streak to nine games, raising his average to .438 with two homers and eight RBIs.
Dansby Swanson broke a 72-plate-appearance slump by hitting two home runs, his seventh career homer.

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Brewers Take Lead

The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 5-2 on Tuesday, taking first place in the NL Central.
Jacob Misiorowski threw six scoreless innings, extending his run-free streak to 24 1/3 innings and moving to a 4-2 record.
Brice Turang went 3-for-4 and hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning.
Abner Uribe closed with a 1-2-3 ninth for his save as Milwaukee improved to 28-18, half a game ahead of Chicago.

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