Chicago Cubs vs Milwaukee Brewers MLB Recap Betting Prediction
PublishedJuly 31, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:July 31, 2025 ,

MLB Recap: Chicago Cubs vs Milwaukee Brewers – 7/30/25

The Chicago Cubs faced the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on July 30, 2025. The Cubs came out on top with a 10-3 win. Shota Imanaga was the winning pitcher, improving his record to 7-4 with a 3.12 ERA.

Key performances included Pete Crow-Armstrong, who had three hits and an RBI. Kyle Tucker added two hits and two RBIs to help the Cubs secure the victory. With this win, the Cubs improved their record to 62-45, while the Brewers fell to 64-43.

The Cubs started strong with a run in the first inning, matching the Brewers’ one run. In the third inning, the Cubs added four more runs, making the score 5-1. The Brewers managed another run in the fourth, but the Cubs kept the lead. In the sixth inning, the Cubs scored three more runs, extending their lead to 8-3. The Brewers couldn’t catch up, and the Cubs added two more runs in the ninth inning. The final score was 10-3, with the Cubs taking the win.

Shota Imanaga was the winning pitcher for the Cubs. He pitched 5 innings, allowing 5 hits and 3 runs, while striking out 8 batters. His performance helped secure the win for the Cubs with a 3.12 ERA for the season.

Freddy Peralta took the loss for the Brewers. He pitched 4 innings, giving up 5 runs on 5 hits. Peralta also walked 4 batters and struck out 3, raising his ERA to 2.81.

On the batting side, Pete Crow-Armstrong had a standout game for the Cubs. He collected 3 hits in 4 at-bats, including a double, and scored 2 runs with an RBI. For the Brewers, William Contreras hit a home run and contributed 2 RBIs, but it was not enough to catch up to the Cubs.

What’s Next

The Cubs’ win over the Brewers brings their record to 62-45. They remain in 2nd place in the Central Division. The Brewers, despite the loss, hold onto 1st place with a 64-43 record. This game narrows the gap between the two teams in the standings. The Cubs are now just two games behind the Brewers. Every game between these teams will be important as they fight for the top spot in the division.

The Chicago Cubs will start a new series against the Baltimore Orioles. The first game is on Friday, August 1, 2025, at 2:20 PM. This game will take place at Wrigley Field, marking the beginning of a three-game home series.

The Milwaukee Brewers will head to Washington to face the Nationals. Their next game is on Friday, August 1, 2025, at 6:45 PM. This series will be played at Nationals Park and will continue through the weekend.

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