Milwaukee holds offensive leadership through Brice Turang, posting a .409 OBP, 154 wRC+, and 63 runs plus RBI, alongside strong defense from Joey Ortiz. Gary Sánchez contributes power with a .233 ISO, while Turang and Jake Bauers each have six home runs. Milwaukee’s pitching shows Kyle Harrison’s 2.09 ERA and 2.27 FIP, plus strong strikeout rates from Misiorowski and Ashby. Chicago’s offense is paced by Michael Conforto, with a .456 OBP, .309 ISO, and 208 wRC+. Happ leads home runs with 10 and runs plus RBI with 55. Chicago’s pitching includes Brown’s 1.60 ERA and 2.44 FIP, and Imanaga’s 9.77 K/9. Injury lists affect availability, including Cubs pitchers returning from bullpen sessions and Brewers starters out with thoracic outlet syndrome and shoulder inflammation.
"It's just the Cubs lot this year that they've had not one but two double digit winning streaks, and yet have just a 1.5 game lead on the division. At least the rotation lined up in a way that the three currently 'best' pitchers in the rotation are pitching this series, but I have sure felt the pitching injury issues much more acutely in the background lately."
"Team Leaders Brewers OBP: Brice Turang (.409) ISO: Gary Sánches (.233) HR: Turang / Jake Bauers (6) R+RBI: Turang: 63 wRC+: Turang (154) BSR: Turang (1.1) Defense: Joey Ortiz (5.2) SP ERA: Kyle Harrison (2.09) SP FIP: Miz (2.27) RP ERA: Ashby (1.69) RP FIP: Drohan (1.67)"
"Cubs OBP: Conforto (.456) ISO: Conforto (.309) HR: Happ (10) R+RBI: Happ (55) wRC+: Conforto (208) Defense: PCA (10.4) Batter WAR: PCA (1.8) SP K/9: Imanaga (9.77) SP BB/9: Imanaga (2.15) SP ERA: Brown (1.60) SP FIP: Brown (2.44) RP K/9: Phil Maton (11.68) RP ERA: Palencia (2.00) RP FIP: Palencia (3.54)"
"Who isn't available? We're pretty familiar with the Cubs laundry list of injuries, though at least one may be coming back soon in Caleb Thielbar. Matthew Boyd is supposed to throw a bullpen session today, hopefully he's back in a few weeks after his bizarre injury. The Brewers have a pile of injuries of their own, most of which I hadn't checked in on since spring training. Last year's breakout starter Quinn Priester has been out all season with Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. He's on a rehab assignment and got shelled in a low-A game over the weekend."
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