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Brewers Top Cubs 4-0 as Peralta Shines and Injuries Shake Lineups

Freddy Peralta's dominant outing helped Milwaukee avoid a series sweep, while injuries to Shota Imanaga and Sal Frelick raise roster concerns for both teams.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 05: Shohei Ohtani #17 and Teoscar Hernández #37 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate a win over the Philadelphia Phillies at at Citizens Bank Park on April 05, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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May 5, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals pitcher Cole Ragans (55) throws in the first inning against the Chicago White Sox at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images
May 1, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets designated hitter Jesse Winker (3) runs out a double against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the eighth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Freddy Peralta pitched six scoreless innings with seven strikeouts, lowering his ERA to 2.18 and nearing 1,000 career strikeouts.
  • Milwaukee's four-run sixth inning broke a scoreless tie after Cubs starter Shota Imanaga exited with a strained left hamstring.
  • Daz Cameron stepped in for Sal Frelick, who left with left knee discomfort, and contributed an RBI single in the Brewers' rally.
  • The Brewers prevented the Cubs from achieving their first road sweep in Milwaukee since October 2015.
  • The Cubs face pitching uncertainty as they evaluate the severity of Imanaga's injury, while Milwaukee adjusts to Frelick's status ahead of their next series.