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Vaughn’s Grand Slam and Priester’s Consistency Send Brewers Past Cubs

Vaughn’s power surge coupled with Priester’s consistent starts fuels the Brewers' two-game division lead

Jul 29, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Andruw Monasterio (14) dumps Gatorade over Milwaukee Brewers first base Andrew Vaughn (28) head after the game in which Milwaukee Andrew Vaughn (28) hit a grand slam against the Chicago Cubs at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images
Jul 29, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Andrew Vaughn (28) rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Chicago Cubs in the sixth inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images
Jul 29, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (35) greets pitcher Corbin Martin (48) after he pitched the ninth inning to earn the save against the Toronto Blue Jays at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Andrew Vaughn launched a 409-foot grand slam off Ryan Pressly and totaled six RBIs in Milwaukee’s 9-3 victory over Chicago.
  • Quinn Priester improved to 10-2 by allowing two runs and eight hits over 5⅔ innings, maintaining the majors’ best winning percentage.
  • Outfielder Jackson Chourio exited with a right hamstring spasm after legging out a triple and was described by the team as experiencing a cramp with no immediate timeline.
  • Errors by Cubs fielders Pete Crow-Armstrong and Nico Hoerner extended Milwaukee rallies, contributing to three unearned runs in the fifth inning.
  • The win moves Milwaukee two games clear atop the NL Central as Freddy Peralta takes the mound in Wednesday’s series finale.