Brice Turang’s Homer, Strong Bullpen Lead Milwaukee Brewers Past Chicago Cubs 4-1 at Wrigley Field – August 21, 2025

Thursday, August 21st, 2025

Milwaukee Brewers Secure 4-1 Victory Over Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field

Brice Turang delivered a clutch two-run home run and Isaac Collins provided two vital insurance runs as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Chicago Cubs 4-1 at Wrigley Field. The Brewers’ win increases their lead over the Cubs to seven games in the NL Central standings, strengthening their position as division leaders.

Brewers’ Offense Shines

Both Brice Turang and Sal Frelick collected two hits each, fueling the Brewer’s offense. Turang’s home run in the second inning came off Cubs starter Shota Imanaga’s 2-0 fastball, soaring into the right-field bleachers despite a steady wind. Isaac Collins later sealed the deal with a two-run single in the eighth inning against reliever Ryan Brasier.

Pitching Dominates for Milwaukee

Quinn Priester started for the Brewers and allowed only one run on three hits over 4 1/3 innings, striking out four but issuing a season-high five walks. Though Priester narrowly missed out on his 11th consecutive win, he received excellent support from the bullpen. Nick Mears earned the win in relief, and five Brewers relievers combined to limit Chicago to just two hits. Trevor Megill secured his 30th save of the season by working around a ninth-inning single.

Cubs’ Offense Comes Up Short

Shota Imanaga pitched well for the Cubs, giving up two runs on three hits over seven innings while striking out five. Pete Crow-Armstrong provided the lone run for Chicago with a sacrifice fly in the fifth inning, cutting the deficit to 2-1. Despite drawing eight walks, the Cubs left 11 men on base and failed to capitalize on key opportunities. All-Star slugger Kyle Tucker returned to the lineup after a three-game absence but went 0-for-4 with a walk.

Key Moment

The Cubs threatened in the fifth inning when Quinn Priester issued his fifth walk to Seiya Suzuki, loading the bases with one out. Nick Mears replaced Priester on the mound, and Crow-Armstrong produced a sacrifice fly. However, Ian Happ’s fly out ended the inning, preserving Milwaukee’s slim 2-1 lead at the time.

Stat of the Game

Brice Turang is batting an impressive .377 (26-for-69) in August, with eight home runs and 20 RBIs, powering the Brewers’ offense during a crucial stretch of the season.

Up Next

The Milwaukee Brewers return home to face the San Francisco Giants on Friday, with José Quintana (10-4, 3.32 ERA) taking the mound. The Chicago Cubs head to Anaheim to play the Angels on Friday night.

In summary

The Milwaukee Brewers claimed a significant 4-1 win over the Chicago Cubs in a tight NL Central showdown, led by Brice Turang’s two-run homer, Isaac Collins’ clutch hitting, and a dominant performance by the bullpen. The victory expands Milwaukee’s division lead and sets up both teams for key matchups as the playoff race intensifies.

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