Freddy Peralta delivered a standout performance for the ,[object Object],, pitching six dazzling innings of one-hit baseball to earn his ,[object Object],-best 15th win of the season. Facing the ,[object Object], on Monday, August 18, 2025, Peralta struck out six and issued three walks, skillfully navigating a potentially game-changing jam in the fourth inning. With the Cubs threatening and the bases loaded, Peralta maintained his composure, striking out rookie Owen Caissie and retiring Nico Hoerner to extinguish the rally and keep the Brewers in command.

The Brewers’ offense provided plenty of support, quickly getting to Cubs starter Cade Horton. Brice Turang belted a solo homer in the third, sparking the rally. Horton faced more adversity as Milwaukee loaded the bases soon after, forcing the Cubs to go to their bullpen early when Horton had to leave with a blister. Drew Pomeranz entered in relief and managed to escape further trouble, but the momentum had firmly shifted to Milwaukee.

Milwaukee’s relentless pressure saw Caleb Durbin join the hit parade, adding two hits, two RBIs, and a solo home run of his own. The Brewers capitalized on defensive lapses by the Cubs, including a throwing error by Luke Little in the sixth that allowed another run to score. In the eighth, reliever Gavin Hollowell struggled for the Cubs, walking four and conceding four earned runs, further opening the gates for a 7-0 Brewers victory.

Relief pitching was another bright spot for Milwaukee, as Abner Uribe, Jared Koenig, and Grant Anderson combined to shut down the Cubs over the final three innings, allowing just one additional hit. This dominant win not only cemented Peralta’s leadership in the ,MLB, win column but also propelled the Brewers to an ,MLB,-best 79-45 record. With the victory, Milwaukee extended its red-hot post-All-Star-break surge, winning for the 15th time in their last 16 games and stretching their NL Central lead over the Cubs to nine games.