The Chicago Cubs defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025.

Chicago Cubs pitcher Daniel Palencia (48) celebrates after getting the last out to give the Cubs a 4-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs pitcher Daniel Palencia (48) celebrates after getting the last out to give the Cubs a 4-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Daniel Palencia (48) celebrates after getting the last out to give the Cubs a 4-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs pitcher Daniel Palencia (48) celebrates after getting the last out to give the Cubs a 4-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs pitcher Daniel Palencia (48) hugs Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly (15) after getting the last out to give the Cubs a 4-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs pitcher Daniel Palencia (48) hugs Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly (15) after getting the last out to give the Cubs a 4-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Daniel Palencia (48), Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw (6), and Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly (15) celebrate after the Cubs defeated the Milwaukee Brewers, 4-3, at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs pitcher Daniel Palencia (48), Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw (6), and Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly (15) celebrate after the Cubs defeated the Milwaukee Brewers, 4-3, at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Daniel Palencia (48) stands on the mound while pitching during the ninth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs pitcher Daniel Palencia (48) stands on the mound while pitching during the ninth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs pitcher Daniel Palencia (48) pitches during the ninth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs pitcher Daniel Palencia (48) pitches during the ninth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw (6) hits a solo home run during the eighth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw (6) hits a solo home run during the eighth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw (6) runs the bases after hitting a solo home run during the eighth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw (6) runs the bases after hitting a solo home run during the eighth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jared Koenig (47) pitches during the eighth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jared Koenig (47) pitches during the eighth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) jumps out of the way of a pitch from Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Shelby Miller (55) during the sixth inning at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) jumps out of the way of a pitch from Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Shelby Miller (55) during the sixth inning at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (27) steals second base past Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Joey Ortiz (3) during the sixth inning at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (27) steals second base past Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Joey Ortiz (3) during the sixth inning at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) throws to Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch (29) to tag out Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras (24) after tagging out Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Isaac Collins (6) at second in a double play during the fifth inning at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) throws to Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch (29) to tag out Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras (24) after tagging out Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Isaac Collins (6) at second in a double play during the fifth inning at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Andrew Vaughn (28) catches a ball from Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) during the fifth inning at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Andrew Vaughn (28) catches a ball from Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) during the fifth inning at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw (6) yells after getting walked during the third inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw (6) yells after getting walked during the third inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch (29) hits a three-RBI double during the third inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch (29) hits a three-RBI double during the third inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch (29) hits a three-RBI double during the third inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch (29) hits a three-RBI double during the third inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7), Chicago Cubs outfielder Owen Caissie (19), and Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw (6) score off a three-RBI double from Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch (29) during the third inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7), Chicago Cubs outfielder Owen Caissie (19), and Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw (6) score off a three-RBI double from Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch (29) during the third inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs outfielder Owen Caissie (19), and third baseman Matt Shaw (6) celebrate after scoring off a three-RBI double from first baseman Michael Busch (29) during the third inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs outfielder Owen Caissie (19), and third baseman Matt Shaw (6) celebrate after scoring off a three-RBI double from first baseman Michael Busch (29) during the third inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) walks on the field after striking out during the third inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) walks on the field after striking out during the third inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) hits a ground-out during the second inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) hits a ground-out during the second inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs pitcher Colin Rea (53) pitches during the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs pitcher Colin Rea (53) pitches during the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski (32) pitches during the first inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski (32) pitches during the first inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Blake Perkins (16) catches a ball from Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch (29) during the first inning at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Blake Perkins (16) catches a ball from Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch (29) during the first inning at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Blake Perkins (16) grounds out to Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) allowing Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (22) to score during the second inning at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Blake Perkins (16) grounds out to Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) allowing Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (22) to score during the second inning at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly (15) walks to the dugout after striking out during the second inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly (15) walks to the dugout after striking out during the second inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs pitcher Colin Rea (53) walks to the dugout after pitching during the second inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs pitcher Colin Rea (53) walks to the dugout after pitching during the second inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) hits a ground-out during the second inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) hits a ground-out during the second inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw (6) yells after getting walked during the third inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw (6) yells after getting walked during the third inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
The sun sets on a building and part of the flags above the scoreboard while the Chicago Cubs play the Milwaukee Brewers during the third inning at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)The sun sets on a building and part of the flags above the scoreboard while the Chicago Cubs play the Milwaukee Brewers during the third inning at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Cubs outfielder Owen Caissie (19) walks on the field before the Cubs play the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs outfielder Owen Caissie (19) walks on the field before the Cubs play the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
From left, Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell talks with Ethan Conrad, who the Cubs selected at No. 17 in the first round of the 2025 MLB draft, before the Cubs play the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)From left, Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell talks with Ethan Conrad, who the Cubs selected at No. 17 in the first round of the 2025 MLB draft, before the Cubs play the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Outfielder Ethan Conrad, whom the Cubs selected at No. 17 in the 2025 MLB draft, walks on the field before the Cubs-Brewers game on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Outfielder Ethan Conrad, whom the Cubs selected at No. 17 in the 2025 MLB draft, walks on the field before the Cubs-Brewers game on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, at Wrigley Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Ethan Conrad, who the Cubs selected at No. 17 in the first round of the 2025 MLB draft, walks on the field before the Cubs play the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Ethan Conrad, who the Cubs selected at No. 17 in the first round of the 2025 MLB draft, walks on the field before the Cubs play the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Ethan Conrad, who the Cubs selected at No. 17 in the first round of the 2025 MLB draft, walks on the field before the Cubs play the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field Wednesday Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Ethan Conrad, who the Cubs selected at No. 17 in the first round of the 2025 MLB draft, walks on the field before the Cubs play the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field Wednesday Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell talks with Blackhawks head coach Jeff Blashill before the Cubs play the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell talks with Blackhawks head coach Jeff Blashill before the Cubs play the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago Blackhawks head coach Jeff Blashill throws out the first pitch before the Chicago Cubs play the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Blackhawks head coach Jeff Blashill throws out the first pitch before the Chicago Cubs play the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell talks with members of the press before the Cubs play the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell talks with members of the press before the Cubs play the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Originally Published: August 20, 2025 at 11:00 PM CDT