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Bauers' 4-RBI Night Powers Brewers Past Cubs, Nears NL Lead

5/20/2026

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The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Chicago Cubs 9-3 on Monday night.
Jake Bauers homered, drove in four runs and delivered a three-run fifth that gave Milwaukee an 8-0 lead.
Christian Yelich homered for the second straight day.
The win moved Milwaukee within a half-game of Chicago for the NL Central lead.
Shota Imanaga allowed eight runs in 4 1/3 innings while Shane Drohan earned the win in relief.

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The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Chicago Cubs 9-3 on Monday night.
Jake Bauers homered, drove in four runs and delivered a three-run fifth that gave Milwaukee an 8-0 lead.
Christian Yelich homered for the second straight day.
The win moved Milwaukee within a half-game of Chicago for the NL Central lead.
Shota Imanaga allowed eight runs in 4 1/3 innings while Shane Drohan earned the win in relief.