Chicago Cubs vs Milwaukee Brewers Starting Lineup — Friday, Jun 26, 2026
Final Lineups
Chicago Cubs @ Milwaukee Brewers · Friday, Jun 26, 2026
| # | Batter | AVG | OBP | OPS | HR | RBI | vAVG | vOPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pete Crow-Armstrong | 0.286 | 0.388 | 0.932 | 26 | 71 | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| 2 | Alex Bregman | 0.249 | 0.338 | 0.719 | 12 | 53 | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| 3 | Michael Busch | 0.248 | 0.358 | 0.753 | 14 | 63 | 0.286 | 0.715 |
| 4 | Seiya Suzuki | 0.269 | 0.361 | 0.831 | 19 | 66 | 0.333 | 0.666 |
| 5 | Ian Happ | 0.216 | 0.324 | 0.744 | 20 | 51 | 0.143 | 0.286 |
| 6 | Nico Hoerner | 0.260 | 0.320 | 0.683 | 7 | 55 | 0.167 | 0.453 |
| 7 | Carson Kelly | 0.265 | 0.350 | 0.732 | 7 | 42 | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| 8 | Matt Shaw | 0.246 | 0.322 | 0.737 | 4 | 20 | 0.000 | 0.500 |
| 9 | Dansby Swanson | 0.214 | 0.292 | 0.689 | 17 | 63 | 0.333 | 0.933 |
| # | Batter | AVG | OBP | OPS | HR | RBI | vAVG | vOPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christian Yelich | 0.232 | 0.315 | 0.684 | 7 | 38 | 0.333 | 0.889 |
| 2 | Jackson Chourio | 0.275 | 0.339 | 0.819 | 17 | 47 | 0.667 | 2.000 |
| 3 | Brice Turang | 0.272 | 0.365 | 0.823 | 16 | 74 | 0.500 | 1.667 |
| 4 | William Contreras | 0.264 | 0.329 | 0.717 | 11 | 59 | 0.500 | 1.167 |
| 5 | Jake Bauers | 0.271 | 0.376 | 0.882 | 21 | 67 | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| 6 | Andrew Vaughn | 0.300 | 0.391 | 0.861 | 5 | 34 | 0.500 | 0.900 |
| 7 | Garrett Mitchell | 0.255 | 0.353 | 0.766 | 8 | 50 | — | — |
| 8 | Cooper Pratt | 0.272 | 0.352 | 0.720 | 2 | 17 | — | — |
| 9 | David Hamilton | 0.238 | 0.317 | 0.646 | 3 | 16 | 0.000 | 0.333 |
Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee Brewers (2026-06-26). Colin Rea vs Jacob Misiorowski at American Family Field.
Colin Rea enters this contest with a season ERA of 4.99 and a WHIP of 1.40 across 79.1 innings pitched in 12 starts, indicating struggles with both run prevention and baserunners. His K/9 stands at 6.69, which is below average, while his BB/9 is 3.18, suggesting moderate control issues. Recent starts show a trend of increasing ERA, with his last five outings including a 6.00 ERA in 3 innings and a 4.26 ERA in 3.1 innings, although he did manage a 3.00 ERA over 6.2 innings in his most recent appearance. Jacob Misiorowski, in contrast, boasts a dominant season ERA of 1.45 and an exceptional WHIP of 0.75 over 93 innings in 15 starts. His K/9 is an elite 13.35, coupled with a strong BB/9 of 2.23, demonstrating excellent command and strikeout ability. Misiorowski's ERA trend is down, reinforcing his consistent high-level performance, and he has maintained a low blow-up rate of 0%, indicating remarkable consistency.
The Cubs' offense has posted a respectable .740 OPS and scored 399 runs, with a .243 batting average and a .337 on-base percentage, showing an ability to get on base and generate offense. Their pitching staff, however, carries a 4.27 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP, allowing 123 home runs, which suggests vulnerability to power hitting. The Brewers' offense is comparable, with a .729 OPS and 407 runs scored, along with a .254 batting average and a .338 on-base percentage. Milwaukee's pitching is significantly stronger, featuring a 3.38 ERA and a 1.18 WHIP, with a much lower 73 home runs allowed, indicating a more effective and less susceptible pitching unit. The Brewers have also demonstrated better recent form, winning eight of their last ten games, while the Cubs have a 4-6 record over their last ten.
Looking at the head-to-head history, the Cubs and Brewers have played a series of competitive games, with the Cubs holding a slight edge in recent meetings, winning seven of their last thirteen matchups against the Brewers. The scores in these contests have varied, with some higher-scoring affairs and some lower-scoring games, reflecting the dynamic nature of this rivalry. The total line for this game is not available, but given Misiorowski's dominant pitching and Rea's higher ERA, a lower-scoring affair might be anticipated if Misiorowski performs to his season averages, potentially putting pressure on the Cubs' offense.