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Crucial 5 game Series Brewers @ Cubs

Posted on 8/18/25 at 8:29 am
Posted by LSURoss
Dragon Believer
Member since Dec 2007
16396 posts
Posted on 8/18/25 at 8:29 am
8/18/25 Double Header 1:20pm & 7:05pm
8/19/25 7:05pm
8/20/25 7:05pm
8/21/25 1:20pm

Brewers are currently ahead in the NL Central division by 8 game.

The Brewers are 9-1 in last 10 and have been playing solid baseball in all aspects
The Cubs are 5-5 in the last 10 and have been spotty and streaky.

For the Cubs to make a shot at the division, they need at least 3 wins here.

Here are the remaining schedules for both teams

Cubs
Date Home Away
8/22/25 Angels Cubs
8/23/25 Angels Cubs
8/24/25 Angels Cubs
8/26/25 Giants Cubs
8/27/25 Giants Cubs
8/28/25 Giants Cubs
8/29/25 Rockies Cubs
8/30/25 Rockies Cubs
8/31/25 Rockies Cubs
9/1/25 Cubs Braves
9/2/25 Cubs Braves
9/3/25 Cubs Braves
9/5/25 Cubs Nationals
9/6/25 Cubs Nationals
9/7/25 Cubs Nationals
9/8/25 Braves Cubs
9/9/25 Braves Cubs
9/10/25 Braves Cubs
9/12/25 Phillies Cubs
9/13/25 Phillies Cubs
9/14/25 Phillies Cubs
9/16/25 Cubs Pirates
9/17/25 Cubs Pirates
9/18/25 Cubs Pirates
9/19/25 Cubs Mets
9/20/25 Cubs Mets
9/21/25 Cubs Mets
9/22/25 Reds Cubs
9/23/25 Reds Cubs
9/24/25 Reds Cubs
9/26/25 Cardinals Cubs
9/27/25 Cardinals Cubs
9/28/25 Cardinals Cubs

Brewers
8/22/25 Brewers Giants
8/23/25 Brewers Giants
8/24/25 Brewers Giants
8/25/25 Brewers Diamondbacks
8/26/25 Brewers Diamondbacks
8/27/25 Brewers Diamondbacks
8/28/25 Brewers Diamondbacks
8/29/25 Blue Jays Brewers
8/30/25 Blue Jays Brewers
8/31/25 Blue Jays Brewers
9/1/25 Brewers Phillies
9/3/25 Brewers Phillies
9/4/25 Brewers Phillies
9/5/25 Pirates Brewers
9/6/25 Pirates Brewers
9/7/25 Pirates Brewers
9/8/25 Rangers Brewers
9/9/25 Rangers Brewers
9/10/25 Rangers Brewers
9/12/25 Brewers Cardinals
9/13/25 Brewers Cardinals
9/14/25 Brewers Cardinals
9/16/25 Brewers Angels
9/17/25 Brewers Angels
9/18/25 Brewers Angels
9/19/25 Cardinals Brewers
9/20/25 Cardinals Brewers
9/21/25 Cardinals Brewers
9/22/25 Padres Brewers
9/23/25 Padres Brewers
9/24/25 Padres Brewers
9/26/25 Brewers Reds
9/27/25 Brewers Reds
9/28/25 Brewers Reds

GO CUBS GO!


This post was edited on 8/18/25 at 8:30 am
Posted by GeauxPanthers2
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Member since Dec 2024
883 posts
Posted on 8/18/25 at 8:36 am to
quote:

Crucial 5 game Series

quote:

Brewers are currently ahead in the NL Central division by 8 game.

So just kinda
Posted by Draconian Sanctions
Markey's bar
Member since Oct 2008
87614 posts
Posted on 8/18/25 at 8:42 am to
quote:

The Brewers are 9-1 in last 10 and have been playing solid baseball in all aspects


solid? that’s underselling it a bit, don’t you think?
Posted by UltimateHog
Thailand
Member since Dec 2011
68441 posts
Posted on 8/18/25 at 8:43 am to
I think the Cubs can win one.
Posted by chalmetteowl
Chalmette
Member since Jan 2008
53385 posts
Posted on 8/18/25 at 8:45 am to
quote:

solid? that’s underselling it a bit, don’t you think?


6 games better than anyone else, theyre a little better than “solid”
Posted by LSURoss
Dragon Believer
Member since Dec 2007
16396 posts
Posted on 8/18/25 at 8:49 am to
True, but I hate them so solid is saying a lot.


They have been on an incredible run and the Cubs have fallen flat.

I got a feeling this is the turning point!!!
Posted by HogX
Madison, WI
Member since Dec 2012
5526 posts
Posted on 8/18/25 at 8:51 am to
quote:

8/18/25 Double Header 1:20pm & 7:05pm



We'll have to see what the weather says about that.
Posted by monsterballads
Gulf of America
Member since Jun 2013
31136 posts
Posted on 8/18/25 at 8:52 am to
brewers are going to beat the shite out of the cubs
Posted by LSURoss
Dragon Believer
Member since Dec 2007
16396 posts
Posted on 8/18/25 at 8:52 am to
quote:

We'll have to see what the weather says about that.


well shite....
Posted by HogX
Madison, WI
Member since Dec 2012
5526 posts
Posted on 8/18/25 at 8:56 am to
If they bumped the early game up to something like 11, they might be able to get one in before the weather blows through. I'd be shocked if they're able to play 2 today, though.
Posted by Chucktown_Badger
The banks of the Ashley River
Member since May 2013
35714 posts
Posted on 8/18/25 at 9:24 am to
quote:

brewers are going to beat the shite out of the cubs


Unfortunately, I think this is what's going to happen as well. This team-wide offensive "slump" that's been going on makes me believe that we're now seeing who this Cubs team truly is. The offense is painful to watch. I saw a stat during the game the other day that the Cubs 1, 2, and 3 hitters have the worst OPS in baseball since July 1.
This post was edited on 8/18/25 at 9:25 am
Posted by bad93ex
Walnut Cove
Member since Sep 2018
33553 posts
Posted on 8/18/25 at 10:34 am to
quote:

GO CUBS GO!



Sewers can eat shite!
Posted by Tiger Ugly
Baton Rouge
Member since Jul 2008
17546 posts
Posted on 8/18/25 at 1:06 pm to
The Brew Crew have been on one of the more amazing runs I've ever seen.
They have a guy who the White Sox demoted to the minors hitting like Lou Gherig, they have another guy who was a Rule 5 pick up hitting like Joe Dimaggio, and a pitcher off the scrap heap who is pitching like Tom Seaver and until yesterday could not lose.

And the Cubs are middling along playing .500 ball the last two months and Kyle Tucker has been hitting like Jason Heyward for about that long.

Hope these two things start heading in the opposite direction today.
Posted by JerryTheKingBawler
South of Memphis
Member since Jan 2023
7190 posts
Posted on 8/18/25 at 2:10 pm to
“Nobody cares about a team in Chicago, FU and downvote!!!” Am I doing it right?

But seriously, I’m looking forward to this series. Should be great ball.
Posted by Tiger Ugly
Baton Rouge
Member since Jul 2008
17546 posts
Posted on 8/18/25 at 2:52 pm to
quote:

This team-wide offensive "slump" that's been going on makes me believe that we're now seeing who this Cubs team truly is.


No, I don't think the worst version of the Cubs offense is what they are.....the numbers are far worse than the norm during this stretch for the best hitters on the team. But neither were they as good as that early stretch where they were the best offensive team in baseball and that was for about 2 months.

I think what they really are is somewhere in between, just wish they'd start settling in on that somewhere in between starting today.
Posted by tigercubs
RVA
Member since Jan 2010
2396 posts
Posted on 8/18/25 at 3:44 pm to
The cubs are favored again tonight. Everybody go get your free money.
Posted by Chucktown_Badger
The banks of the Ashley River
Member since May 2013
35714 posts
Posted on 8/18/25 at 3:56 pm to
A couple fun stats I just heard during the 20 minutes I was able to stomach:

- 2 hits through 8 innings
- They've put up a crooked number just 1 time in the last 42 innings
- They are averaging the fewest runs per game in the majors except for the Cardinals since the all star break
- Since July 1 their 1-2-3 hitters have the worst OPS in the majors

And they've been this bad for a while now. Brutal to watch.

ETA: I know I already have the last one above but thought it worth collecting it all to paint the full picture of how anemic they've been
This post was edited on 8/18/25 at 3:58 pm
Posted by Tiger Ugly
Baton Rouge
Member since Jul 2008
17546 posts
Posted on 8/18/25 at 4:07 pm to
quote:

ETA: I know I already have the last one above but thought it worth collecting it all to paint the full picture of how anemic they've been


Oh it's been brutal, you can see the anxiety on their faces when they come to bat. Tucker is lost. the meek rollover grounders to the right are Heywardesque. I'm sure his agent will spin the finger injury but I won't buy that. Tough, tough to watch.
Posted by medtiger
Member since Sep 2003
21935 posts
Posted on 8/18/25 at 4:29 pm to
I can't remember the last time a player as good as Kyle Tucker has looked as bad as he's looked for a 6 week period like this. He's been literally one of the worst hitters in MLB over that time frame. Add in PCA and Seiya slumping and it's a recipe for disaster.
Posted by Schmelly
Member since Jan 2014
15660 posts
Posted on 8/18/25 at 4:35 pm to
There was nothing crucial about this series other than hanging onto a WC spot. The division is done
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