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Brewers Overcome Early Deficit to Defeat Cubs, Fueled by Jacob Misiorowski’s Record-Setting Pitch
6/27/2026, 1:09:01 PM
Game Overview
On Friday, June 26, 2026, the Milwaukee Brewers hosted the Chicago Cubs at American Family Field. The contest streamed on Apple TV+ (free trial) ended in a 6-2 Brewers win. Jacob Misiorowski (9-3) started for Milwaukee, allowing one run over six innings, while Chicago’s right-hander Colin Rea (5-5) gave up two runs in five-plus innings.
Pitching Duel & Misiorowski’s Milestones
Entering the game, Misiorowski led the majors with a 1.45 ERA, a 0.75 WHIP and 146 strikeouts. He set a starter record with a first-inning fastball clocked at 105.5 mph and later hit 102.8 mph to strike out Ian Happ. Over six innings he surrendered two hits, a solo homer to Seiya Suzuki, and recorded eight strikeouts with four walks. Rea, posting a 4.99 ERA before the start, allowed one run on five hits and struck out three.
Key Players & Contributions
Garrett Mitchell delivered a two-run homer in the sixth, and William Contreras added a solo shot in the seventh to expand Milwaukee’s lead to 5-1. David Hamilton contributed an RBI triple in the sixth, while Seiya Suzuki’s fifth-inning homer accounted for Chicago’s only run, later followed by a sacrifice fly from Aaron Ashby in the eighth.
Background & Context
Before the game the Brewers held a 49-29 record, leading the NL Central by 6.5 games. The victory stretched the margin to 7½ games over the Cubs, who entered at 44-37 after a four-game winning streak that included a sweep of the New York Mets. Milwaukee’s season-high 21 games above .500 and a 12-3 record against division rivals underscore their strong performance, while Chicago’s recent surge kept them within striking distance.
Impact & Commercial Aspects
Apple TV+ broadcast the matchup as part of its 2026 MLB slate, which features 50 games across 25 weeks at $12.99 per month after a free trial. The platform offered the game without a traditional TV channel. On the betting side, PrizePicks listed the Brewers as a 1.35× payout favorite, with a –1.5 run line at 1.78× and an over/under of 7.5 runs at 2×.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
The start time is listed as 7:45 p.m. ET on June 26, while Reuters’ recap is dated June 27, describing the same Friday contest. No post-game comments from team officials or league representatives appear in the available sources, leaving reactions undocumented.
What’s Next
The Brewers and Cubs will finish the three-game series with two additional games in Milwaukee later this week. The outcomes will further shape the NL Central race, with Milwaukee looking to maintain its lead and Chicago seeking to close the gap.
