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Peralta Leads Brewers to 7-0 Shutout Over Cubs in Series Opener

The Brewers solidify their position in the NL Central after Freddy Peralta’s six-scoreless-inning masterpiece featuring solo homers by Brice Turang and Caleb Durbin.

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Chicago Cubs pitcher Cade Horton (22) pitches during the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Monday, Aug. 18, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)
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Overview

  • Freddy Peralta allowed one hit over six scoreless innings with six strikeouts to earn his 15th win.
  • Brice Turang and Caleb Durbin each homered and drove in two runs to power Milwaukee’s 7-0 victory.
  • Cubs starter Cade Horton was removed after loading the bases and suffering a blister on his right middle finger.
  • The win gave Milwaukee a 1-0 lead in the five-game set that will decide the season series and head-to-head tiebreaker while extending its NL Central lead to nine games at 79-45.
  • Milwaukee reinstated outfielder Isaac Collins from the paternity list and added right-hander Chad Patrick as the 27th man for Monday’s nightcap.