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Cubs Clinch Brewers Series on Shaw's Late Homer, Palencia's 18th Save

The win trimmed Milwaukee's NL Central lead to six games, with Shota Imanaga set to face Quinn Priester in the finale.

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 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)
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Overview

  • The 4-3 victory at Wrigley Field sealed the five-game set and cut the division gap to six as Milwaukee hit a 4-of-5 skid after a 14-game run.
  • Rookie Matt Shaw delivered the go-ahead solo homer in the eighth and earlier foiled a bunt to stall a sixth-inning threat.
  • Daniel Palencia stranded the bases loaded with two outs in the ninth to lock down his 18th save.
  • Craig Counsell confirmed Kyle Tucker sustained a June hairline fracture in his right hand that contributed to his slump, noting the fracture has healed.
  • Counsell said rookie Cade Horton, who exited Monday with a blister, is expected to be ready to start on Saturday.