When Freddy Peralta Brewers vs Cub toes the rubber, he brings intensity, precision, and the kind of arm strength that can demoralize an entire lineup. Such was the case Monday at Wrigley Field, where Peralta delivered a lights‑out performance—culling just one hit across six dominant innings—and the Milwaukee Brewers rolled the Chicago Cubs 7‑0 in the opener of a scheduled doubleheader.
Peralta in Command
Peralta, now a tidy 15‑5 on the season with an ERA in the 2.78 neighborhood, simply refused to let the Cubs gain a foothold. Across six innings, he surrendered only one hit, walked a few, struck out six, and kept the Cubs off the scoreboard entirely. His steady composure and ability to escape jams—especially that bases‑loaded moment in the fourth—were the backbone of this one.
That fourth-inning dance was telling. Down 1–0, the Cubs loaded the bases after three walks. But Peralta buckled down, striking out rookie Owen Caissie and getting Nico Hoerner to ground out—extinguishing what could’ve been a Chicago rally.
Offense Lights the Fuse
Meanwhile, the Brewers’ bats erupted in layers. Brice Turang and Caleb Durbin each delivered two hits, two RBIs, and a solo shot. With that kind of balanced contribution, the offense built a lead that Peralta could protect with serenity.
Another standout was Joey Ortiz, whose hustle single sparked a scoring sequence—underscoring that this was as much about energy and opportunism as it was about hard hits.
Relief Holds the Line
Even after Peralta exited, the Brewers didn’t waver. Abner Uribe, Jared Koenig, and Grant Anderson combined to allow just a single hit across three innings of relief, sealing the shutout and preserving that tidy zero on the scoreboard
Cubs’ Day Unravels Fast
Chicago’s day went sour quickly. Starter Cade Horton battled blisters and surrendering multiple baserunners, while relievers Luke Little and Gavin Hollowell couldn’t stem the tide. Hollowell, in particular, was tagged for four earned runs on four walks and two hits—a pivotal swing in the game.
When you couple that with missed opportunities—the Cubs managed just two hits and stuttered through prime scoring chances—the momentum swung hard in the Brewers’ direction.
Impact & Momentum
With the win, the Brewers extended their division lead to a commanding nine games over the Cubs. It’s clear that Milwaukee not only has the firepower but also the pitching grit to keep pushing toward postseason contention.
Meanwhile, Chicago will need to regroup, reassess, and get healthy—starting with Cade Horton, whose blister issues forced an early exit and left the bullpen scrambling.
Final Thoughts: A Night to Savour for Milwaukee
In a game brimming with narrative arcs—Peralta’s dominance, Turang and Durbin’s clutch hitting, the Cubs’ misfires—the clear storyline remains: Freddy Peralta held the fort, the Brewers pounced, and Chicago was left searching for answers.
This kind of win reflects more than just one pitcher’s brilliance; it signals a team firing on all cylinders.
Stay locked in—this series is far from over, and if the Brewers keep blending solid pitching with timely hitting, the Cubs may have more than doubleheader jitters to worry about