Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers: every game that fueled the 2025 rivalry

Rodney Knuppel

Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers: every game that fueled the 2025 rivalry image

The Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers met 13 times during the 2025 season, and every matchup carried playoff-level energy. The Cubs took the season series 7–6, outscoring Milwaukee 60–56 in one of baseball’s most competitive rivalries.

May 2 — Cubs 10, Brewers 0
Chicago opened the season series with a statement. A seven-run second inning and multiple home runs turned American Family Field into Wrigley North.

May 3 — Cubs 6, Brewers 2
The Cubs rode three home runs to another win, taking the first two games behind solid pitching and early offense.

May 4 — Brewers 4, Cubs 0
Milwaukee finally answered as Freddy Peralta and the bullpen held Chicago scoreless on five hits.

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June 17 — Cubs 5, Brewers 3
Back at Wrigley, the Cubs regained momentum. Pete Crow-Armstrong’s late homer sealed the win as Chicago extended its division lead.

June 19 — Brewers 8, Cubs 7
A slugfest went Milwaukee’s way in a back-and-forth battle that featured six combined home runs.

July 28 — Brewers 8, Cubs 4
The Brewers took control early and never looked back, capitalizing on Chicago’s defensive miscues.

July 29 — Brewers 9, Cubs 3
Milwaukee’s offense erupted again with a grand slam, handing the Cubs their second straight loss in the series.

July 30 — Cubs 10, Brewers 3
The Cubs bounced back behind a bases-clearing double from rookie Moisés Ballesteros to salvage the road trip.

Aug. 18 — Brewers 7, Cubs 0
Milwaukee dominated a flat Chicago lineup in a one-sided shutout at Wrigley Field.

Aug. 19 (G1) — Cubs 6, Brewers 4
Rookie Owen Caissie sparked the offense with his first MLB home run as the Cubs evened the series.

Aug. 19 (G2) — Cubs 4, Brewers 1
Jameson Taillon’s strong outing completed a rare doubleheader sweep for Chicago.

Aug. 20 — Cubs 4, Brewers 3
Matt Shaw’s eighth-inning homer provided the difference as the Cubs edged the Brewers in another close game.

Aug. 21 — Brewers 4, Cubs 1
Milwaukee took the finale, closing the season set with a tight victory, but Chicago’s earlier wins sealed the 7–6 edge.

The 2025 regular season left no doubt,  the rivalry is alive and well. Now, with both teams meeting again in the NLDS, the stage is set for another intense chapter in this Midwest feud.

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Rodney Knuppel

Rodney Knuppel is a freelance writer for The Sporting News. When not watching, listening or writing about sports, Rodney enjoys following the travels of his three kids, who are all active in their own sports and activities. A huge St. Louis Cardinals fan, Rodney also enjoys St. Louis Blues hockey and is a big Kansas Jayhawks basketball fan.