In a closely contested game at Wrigley Field, the Chicago Cubs emerged victorious over the Milwaukee Brewers with a final score of 3-1. This win adjusts the Cubs' season record to 49-53, while the Brewers now stand at 57-43. The game was marked by strategic plays and solid pitching from both sides, but it was the Cubs who capitalized on their opportunities to secure the win.

Jul 22, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs outfielder Mike Tauchman (40) scores past Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Tobias Myers (36) on a wild pitch during the fourth inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports

The Cubs' offense managed to gather eight hits throughout the game, translating into three crucial runs. Key performances came from Dansby Swanson and Michael Busch, both recording an impressive batting average of .500 for the game. Swanson's performance was particularly notable as he contributed significantly without registering any home runs, showcasing his ability to get on base and generate scoring opportunities through other means. Busch also made his mark by driving in one of the team's three runs.

On the pitching side, Todd Smyly earned a win for his role in holding down a potent Brewers lineup. Smyly's efforts were complemented by Mark Leiter and Tyson Miller out of the bullpen, both delivering ERA’s of 0.00 for their innings pitched. Leiter stood out with an extraordinary strikeout rate of 27 per nine innings pitched during his appearance.

Jul 22, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames (27) hops after hitting a home run against the Chicago Cubs during the eighth inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports

The Brewers struggled to find their rhythm against Cubs pitchers but managed one run in the eighth inning that momentarily shifted momentum towards them. However, they could not overcome solid defensive plays by Chicago that kept errors at zero and showcased flawless fielding percentages across several positions including outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong and infielders Nico Hoerner and Miles Mastrobuoni.

Miguel Amaya’s perfect batting average (1.000) from just one at-bat underscored how every player's contribution mattered in this tight contest; Amaya also scored once after getting on base—a testament to efficient hitting under pressure.

Jul 22, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs pitcher Héctor Neris (51) reacts after the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports

Ian Happ deserves special mention for slugging it out with an impressive OPS of 1.25 which included driving in one run—highlighting how critical power-hitting can be even when hits are hard to come by against strong pitching oppositions like Milwaukee’s.

Looking ahead, fans can catch The Chicago Cubs as they host The Milwaukee Brewers once again at Wrigy Field on July 23rd at 8:05 PM EDT. This next matchup promises another exciting chapter in this rivalry which will be broadcasted live on BSWI for those unable to attend in person.

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