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Sánchez’s 415-Foot Homer Fuels Brewers 1-0 Win

6/29/2026

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Summary

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Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 1-0 on June 28, 2026, with Gary Sánchez’s 415-foot homer supplying the only run.
Pitcher Brandon Woodruff allowed the minimum hits, struck out six, and improved to a 2-1 record with a 3.00 ERA.
Despite undergoing back surgery on June 25, Manager Pat Murphy led the team, moving the Brewers to 50-30 and keeping them atop the National League Central (NL Central).

History

Historical Context

The Chicago Cubs captured their second straight World Series in 1908, defeating the Detroit Tigers in five games; pitcher Ed Reulbach recorded 26 strikeouts across two shutouts, and the series set a record low attendance of 6,210. That triumph marked the last championship for the franchise for 108 years, a drought that persisted until the 2016 title.

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Story summary

Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 1-0 on June 28, 2026, with Gary Sánchez’s 415-foot homer supplying the only run.
Pitcher Brandon Woodruff allowed the minimum hits, struck out six, and improved to a 2-1 record with a 3.00 ERA.
Despite undergoing back surgery on June 25, Manager Pat Murphy led the team, moving the Brewers to 50-30 and keeping them atop the National League Central (NL Central).

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