Series Preview: Milwaukee Brewers @ Chicago Cubs

The Brewers begin a stretch of NL Central games with a four-game series at Wrigley, holding an eight-game division lead over the Cubs at 85-52 versus 77-60. Milwaukee has won five consecutive series while Chicago has lost three straight. Both teams face significant injury concerns, with the Brewers expecting reliever Abner Uribe to return this series and the Cubs missing shortstop Dansby Swanson and numerous pitchers. The Brewers rank fifth in OPS at .735 with strong pitching (3.37 team ERA, second in the league), while the Cubs lead in OPS at .767 but rank 14th in team ERA at 4.14.

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