Cubs vs Brewers Prediction 3 September 2026
📡 After that 17-3 blowout in the opener, it looked like the series might swing Chicago’s way. But Milwaukee quickly wrestled back control, posting a 9-4 win on Tuesday and following up with a 9-5 victory on Wednesday. Yesterday, the Brewers overcame Jacob Misiorowski’s worst outing of the season, as five relievers combined to shut out the Cubs over the final five innings. For the series finale, the MLB leaders turn to an even more favorable pitching matchup-Logan Henderson gets the nod against Kevin Gausman.
Head-to-Head
📊 Milwaukee have taken seven of the last ten head-to-head matchups. This season, the Brewers were especially impressive during their May series in Chicago, sweeping all three games, and they currently lead again at Wrigley Field, 2-1. The last five meetings between these teams have varied greatly in terms of scorelines, but the overall trend still favors Milwaukee. The Brewers consistently handle the late innings better and capitalize more effectively on Cubs pitching mistakes.
Head-to-head statistics Cubs - Brewers
Chicago Cubs Team Overview
The Cubs stand at 78-62 and still hold a strong position in the wild card race, even though the division title is likely out of reach. After launching nine home runs on Monday, their offense jumped out to early leads twice but faded both times. Yesterday, Alex Bregman drove in four of the team’s five runs, while the rest of the lineup contributed little. Chicago have the potential to break out offensively against any pitcher, but Henderson is currently limiting free passes and rarely allows extended hit streaks.
Match Results: Chicago Cubs
Milwaukee Brewers Team Overview
Milwaukee boast the best record in MLB at 87-53. After being routed in the series opener, the Brewers bounced back with two straight wins, tallying 18 runs in the process. Jackson Chourio collected four hits yesterday and launched his 21st home run of the season, while the relievers combined for five scoreless innings. Once again, the roster displayed the consistency that's defined the team all year: a single bad night rarely spirals into an extended slump.
Match Results: Milwaukee Brewers
⚾ Starting Pitchers
Logan Henderson enters the game with a 9-2 record, a 2.48 ERA, and a 0.83 WHIP. Since the All-Star break, he’s posted a stellar 1.88 ERA. Over his last three outings, he’s allowed just one run in seven innings against the Dodgers, one in six innings versus Atlanta, and another single run over seven frames against Texas. In his most recent appearance, he surrendered only one hit and didn’t issue a single walk.
Kevin Gausman stands at 8-11 with a 4.52 ERA and a 1.27 WHIP. August has been a rollercoaster for him: he tossed seven scoreless innings in Arizona, but then gave up five runs over five innings against Cincinnati. Across six starts in August, he’s been tagged for 17 earned runs. Historically, Gausman has fared well against Milwaukee, but the Brewers’ current form presents a very different challenge.
⭐ Editor's Pick
The Cubs have already shown in this series just how explosive their offense can be, so backing Milwaukee isn’t a foregone conclusion. Henderson currently gives the Brewers a significant edge through the first six or seven innings-he’s allowed just one run in each of his last three starts, rarely issues free passes, and heads into this game coming off a one-hit, seven-inning performance. Gausman is still capable of delivering a strong outing, but his form in August has been inconsistent, swinging from dominant starts to tough nights. Milwaukee have taken seven of the last ten head-to-head meetings and have twice come from behind against the Cubs in this stretch. The pick: Milwaukee Brewers to win.
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