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Brewers Blank Cubs in Game 1 Behind Peralta to Extend NL Central Lead

Milwaukee's ace steadied a taxed staff during a 19-games-in-18-days grind.

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Aug 11, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Brendan Donovan (33) flips the ball to first base during the ninth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images/ File Photo
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Kyle Tucker #30 of the Chicago Cubs looks on during the sixth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field on Aug. 4, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Freddy Peralta threw six scoreless innings for his MLB-best 15th win in a 7-0 opener at Wrigley Field, Milwaukee’s 12th shutout that pushed the Brewers nine games ahead of Chicago.
  • The scheduled second game of Monday’s doubleheader was postponed by thunderstorms after the series opened with the Brewers’ win.
  • Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Kyle Tucker will sit for multiple days to reset following prolonged struggles, including an 0-for-4 in Game 1 and a .182 average since the All-Star break.
  • Ahead of the twin bill, Chicago recalled left-hander Luke Little, optioned Javier Assad, and named Gavin Hollowell the 27th man, with Jameson Taillon not reinstated before the nightcap.
  • The Red Sox signed first baseman Nathaniel Lowe, promoted utility man Nate Eaton, and placed outfielder Rob Refsnyder on the 10-day injured list with an oblique strain.