David Peterson LHP
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
ERA
5.39
155th
WHIP
1.56
194th
K/9
8.01
104th
BB/9
3.97
175th
P-Score49i
FIP
–
HR/9
0.99
53rd
OPS/R
–
IP
127.0
Last 5 starts
ERA
2.96
FinalFinal lineupsNL Central
Chicago Cubs 3, Milwaukee Brewers 4
Final Score and Game Recap
Final score, pitching lines and standings context.
7:40 PM ET · American Family FieldGame-day snapshot Sep 8, 11:00 PM ETFinal lineups lockedCurrent 2026 season stats — updated Oct 20, 5:00 AM ET
Brewers outlast Cubs in 10 innings after late swings on both sides
The matchup followed the pregame script when Milwaukee’s starting-pitching edge showed up early, and the Brewers ultimately turned it into a 4-3, 10-inning win over the Cubs on Tuesday at American Family Field.
Jacob Misiorowski set the tone for Milwaukee, limiting Chicago to one run on four hits over 6 1/3 innings while striking out nine. David Peterson was solid for the Cubs, allowing one run in 4 1/3 innings, and Chicago’s bullpen then carried a 3-1 lead into the bottom of the ninth.
That lead disappeared quickly. After Michael Busch supplied Chicago’s first run in the opening inning, Carson Kelly drove in both Cubs runs in the ninth against Trevor Megill. But Jacob Webb could not finish it, surrendering two runs in the bottom half for a blown save as Milwaukee answered immediately to tie it, 3-3.
The Brewers completed the comeback in the 10th against Caleb Thielbar, who was charged with the loss after allowing the winning run, though it was unearned.
Jackson Chourio led Milwaukee’s attack, going 4-for-5 with two runs, two RBIs and a homer. Brice Turang added three hits, a run and an RBI as the Brewers finished with 12 hits to Chicago’s seven.
- Milwaukee won 4-3 in 10 innings after answering Chicago’s two-run top of the ninth with two runs in the bottom half.
- Jacob Misiorowski gave the Brewers 6 1/3 strong innings with 9 strikeouts and 1 earned run allowed.
- Jackson Chourio powered Milwaukee’s offense with four hits, including a home run, while Jacob Webb took the blown save for Chicago.
Pitching recap
| Pitcher | Team | Role | IP | H | ER | BB | K | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Peterson | CHC | Starter | 4.1 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 83 |
| Caleb Thielbar | CHC | ReliefLoss | 0.1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| Jacob Misiorowski | MIL | Starter | 6.1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 93 |
| DL Hall | MIL | ReliefWin | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17 |
Scoring by inning
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Cubs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
 Milwaukee Brewers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 0 |
Top hitters
Jackson Chourio4-for-5 · 1 HR · 2 RBI
Carson Kelly1-for-1 · 2 RBI
Brice Turang3-for-4 · 1 RBI · 1 R · 1 BB
Michael Busch1-for-3 · 1 RBI · 2 BB
Luis Lara1-for-5 · 1 RBI
Matchup at a glance
PitcherStat calculationPregame contextStarting pitchers
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
ERA
1.97
2nd
WHIP
0.79
1st
K/9
13.18
1st
BB/9
2.26
33rd
P-Score89i
FIP
–
HR/9
0.81
21st
OPS/R
–
IP
155.0
Last 5 starts
ERA
3.54
Brewers’ pitching edge meets Cubs’ stronger bats in key NL Central matchup
The shape of Tuesday’s Cubs-Brewers matchup is easy to spot: Chicago brings the better offensive profile, while Milwaukee counters with the much stronger run-prevention setup.
That contrast matters even more given where the clubs sit in the NL Central. Milwaukee enters at 89-56 and in first place, with Chicago at 81-64 and eight games back. The Cubs have done plenty well offensively over the full season, averaging 5.30 runs per game to Milwaukee’s 5.03 and posting advantages in slugging (.431 to .399) and OPS (.771 to .738). Even over the last 10 games, both teams are 5-5, but Chicago has scored more heavily at 6.80 runs per game compared to Milwaukee’s 5.60.
If the probable starters hold, though, this game begins with a steep statistical advantage for the Brewers.
Jacob Misiorowski has been dominant across 26 starts, carrying a 1.97 ERA, 2.27 FIP and 0.79 WHIP. His strikeout rate stands out even in that company: 13.2 per nine innings, with only 2.3 walks per nine and a 65 percent quality-start rate. Nearly every comparison with Chicago probable starter David Peterson tilts sharply Milwaukee’s way. Peterson’s 5.39 ERA, 4.17 FIP and 1.56 WHIP tell a much different story, and his quality-start rate sits at 16 percent. Misiorowski also owns the better strikeout, walk and home-run rates.
That doesn’t automatically settle the matchup, because the Cubs have been the more productive lineup by the season numbers. Their edge is not built on batting average — Milwaukee is slightly higher there, .256 to .252 — but on extra-base production and overall output. Chicago’s on-base percentage is essentially even with Milwaukee’s, just .340 to .339, yet the Cubs have turned that into more runs and a clearly better slugging percentage.
Still, Milwaukee’s advantage extends beyond the first six innings or so. The Brewers also bring the stronger bullpen by the supplied numbers, with a 3.80 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 9.2 strikeouts per nine, compared with 4.25, 1.30 and 8.1 for the Cubs.
So the game sets up as a clean tension between Chicago’s more productive offense and Milwaukee’s superior pitching infrastructure. For the Cubs, the challenge is obvious: turn their season-long scoring edge into production against the toughest arm in this matchup.
- Milwaukee holds a major starting-pitching edge if the probable starters remain in place, with Jacob Misiorowski far ahead of David Peterson in ERA, FIP, WHIP, K/9 and quality-start rate.
- Chicago has been the stronger offensive team by season totals, leading Milwaukee in runs per game, slugging and OPS.
- The Brewers also own the better bullpen numbers and enter the game leading the NL Central by eight games over the second-place Cubs.
How the lineups match the starters' pitch mix
Pitch data coverage: partial. Usage and velocity only.
Team OPS vs opposing starter's hand
Lineups
Final lineupsOrder from the stored snapshot; treat as unofficial until the card is filed.Full lineup page
Team comparison
CHC·MILAVG.251 6th.258 1st
OPS.767 1st.744 3rd
Home runs220 3rd154 28th
Runs850 1st832 2nd
OBP.339 2nd.341 1st
SLG.428 1st.403 11th
CHC·MIL1stMLB rank30th
CHCMIL
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CHCMIL
CHCMIL
CHC·MIL1stMLB rank30th
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CHCMIL
CHC·MIL+4861st
Run differential
+4722nd
89–73 Record103–59
5–5 Last 105–5
Last 10 games
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2026 head-to-head
Season Series
7—6
Frequently asked
Who is starting for the Cubs?+
David Peterson (5.39 ERA, 7–8) is listed as the starter.
Who is starting for the Brewers?+
Jacob Misiorowski (1.97 ERA, 14–5) is listed as the starter.
What time does the game start?+
7:40 PM ET at American Family Field.
Where is the game being played?+
American Family Field, home of the Milwaukee Brewers.
Are the lineups confirmed?+
Not as official league cards. The orders shown are the current projected or last-posted lineups.
How have the Cubs and Brewers performed head-to-head?+
Season series: Brewers 6–7 this season.
How do the starters compare on P-Score?+
David Peterson is at 49; Jacob Misiorowski is at 89. P-Score is PitcherStat's 0–100 season index for qualified starters.