Brewers come out swinging in 9-3 rout of Cubs

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MAY 18: Jake Bauers #9 and Andrew Vaughn #28 of the Milwaukee Brewers high five after Bauers's three-run home run in the fifth inning of the game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on May 18, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Zoe Davis/Getty Images) | Getty Images In the first of 13 meetings between the Brewers and Cubs this season, the Brewers set the tone for these matchups. Though the Cubs were riding a 15-game home winning streak and had their ace on the mound