Cubs' Third Game Magic in Milwaukee | Milwaukee Brewers News

0:00It's September 9th. This is Milwaukee Brewers News today. AI-powered updates on your team. I'm Cory with the story. The Cubs managed to avoid getting swept in Milwaukee, a feat they haven't accomplished there since the summer of 2021. This marks their 12 series in Milwaukee since then, and they've managed to snatch a win in the final game of five of those series. It's a tough spot, playing in Milwaukee late in the season, and the numbers show they've struggled there, especially in August and September. But this year, they've shown a knack for bouncing back in the third game of a series, particularly on the road. This season, the Cubs are actually pretty good in those deciding third games, especially when they've dropped the first two. They've won seven of those situations, and four of those wins came away from home. It's a different story when they're on the road in those final games, though. They've lost more of those away from home series deciders this year than they did all of last season. Still, overall, they're holding their own in those third games, home and away.

1:02Looking at the schedule, Wednesdays have been the Cubs' lucky day this year. They've got their best record on Wednesdays, better than any other day of the week. That success carries over to the road, too. Their Wednesday road record is also their strongest. It's interesting how certain days just seem to align better for the team. And speaking of good days, ten years ago today, back in 2016, the Cubs pulled off a solid win against the Astros. It was a two-nothing shutout, with Chris Bryant hitting a couple of crucial runs in the fifth inning. The pitching staff really locked it down that day, combining for a seven-hit shutout. Now, looking ahead to today's matchup, it's a pitching rematch from last week. The Cubs' starter was lights out in his last outing against this opponent, and the Brewers' pitcher also had a strong showing, though the Cubs did. Managed to get a key hit. It's going to be interesting to see if they can replicate those performances today.