The Chicago Cubs will begin a three-game MLB series with the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday at American Family Field.
Chicago are striving for consistency. They have been a streaky team and are now five games short of a wildcard spot. The Cubs lost a home series against a hot Mets side last weekend. Next, the squad dropped three of four bouts in San Francisco, scoring 13 runs and allowing 17 runs. The Cubs are 10 games below .500 on the road.
Milwaukee, meanwhile, endured a difficult road trips that resulted in three losses in four games against the Padres. The squad rebounded with a convincing series home sweep against the Rangers led by the pitching staff. They scored 15 runs and only conceded nine runs. The Brewers have won three of their previous four series and are faring 25-12 at home.
Below, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about the upcoming Brewers vs Cubs game, including injury report, starting pitchers, key hitters and where to watch.
Milwaukee Brewers vs Chicago Cubs: Date and First-Pitch Time
This epic MLB battle between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Chicago Cubs will take place on Friday, June 28, 2024, at 8:10pm ET or 5:10pm PT, at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
| Date: | Friday, June 28, 2024 |
| First-Pitch Time: | 8:10pm ET/ 5:10pm PT |
| Venue: | American Family Field |
| Location: | Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
How to watch Milwaukee Brewers vs Chicago Cubs online - TV Channels and Live Streams
Fans in the USA can catch all the actions of this high-voltage MLB matchup between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Chicago Cubs live on MLB.tv and FuboTV Streaming Platform.
Additionally, local fans can enjoy this MLB matchup between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Chicago Cubs by tuning into local TV Channels - Marquee Sports Network (MARQ) and Bally Sports Wisconsin (BSWI).
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Milwaukee Brewers vs Chicago Cubs Team News
Milwaukee Brewers
Colin Rea will get the nod to begin the series. The veteran has been better than many expected, currently sporting a 3.62 ERA and a 6-2 record through 15 outings (13 starts) on the year.
Veteran catcher William Contreras is having an outstanding season, with 49 RBIs, a .794 OPS, and a team-high batting average of .292.
Adames has hit 13 home runs with 54 runs batted in, leading his side in both metrics. Brice Turang is slashing .288 with 14 doubles, two triples, five home runs and 28 walks.
Brewers injury report
| Player | Position | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| G. Mitchell | Center fielder | Finger | 60-Day Injured List |
| B. Woodruff | Starting pitcher | Shoulder | 60-Day Injured List |
| T. Clarke | Relief pitcher | Toe | 7-Day Injured List |
| W. Miley | Starting pitcher | Elbow | 60-Day Injured List |
| D. Williams | Relief pitcher | Back | 60-Day Injured List |
| A. Uribe | Relief pitcher | Knee | 7-Day Injured List |
| J. Quero | Catcher | Shoulder | 60-Day Injured List |
| O. Dunn | Third baseman | Back | 10-Day Injured List |
| R. Gasser | Starting pitcher | Elbow | 60-Day Injured List |
| A. Toro | Third baseman | Hamstring | 10-Day Injured List |
Chicago Cubs
The Cubs will have Jameson Taillon on the rubber to kickstart the series. Taillon was outstanding in his previous effort, conceding just one run in seven innings against the Mets and earned the win. The veteran has dropped a 3.00 ERA on the month and has outstanding numbers, delivering a 2.90 ERA and a 1.27 WHIP accompanied by a 4-3 record in 68.1 innings on the season.
Seiya Suzuki has 10 RBIs with a solid .850 OPS on the month. The 29-year-old has been the Cubs' best hitter, posting nine, homers, 30 RBIs, and a robust .796 OPS in 57 games on the season.
Cubs injury report
| Player | Position | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Y. Almonte | Relief pitcher | Shoulder | 60-Day Injured List |
| C. Kilian | Starting pitcher | Shoulder | 60-Day Injured List |
| M. Tauchman | Right fielder | Groin | 10-Day Injured List |
| N. Madrigal | Third baseman | Hand | 7-Day Injured List |
| J. Merryweather | Relief pitcher | Ribs | 60-Day Injured List |
| A. Alzolay | Relief pitcher | Forearm | 60-Day Injured List |
Head-to-Head Records
Here's the result of the last five meetups between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Chicago Cubs in the MLB:
| Date | Match |
|---|---|
| 05/30/2024 | Milwaukee Brewers 6-4 Chicago Cubs |
| 05/30/2024 | Milwaukee Brewers 10-6 Chicago Cubs |
| 05/29/2024 | Milwaukee Brewers 3-6 Chicago Cubs |
| 05/28/2024 | Milwaukee Brewers 5-1 Chicago Cubs |
| 05/05/2024 | Chicago Cubs 5-0 Milwaukee Brewers |