Brewers vs Cubs: Live Updates, Highlights, Starting Lineups – May 2 Game

The Milwaukee Brewers took a tough hit in the recent game against the Chicago Cubs, with the Central Division leaders showing their dominance with a strong 10-0 win. The game saw Quinn Priester struggle in the second inning, giving up seven runs, and the Brewers couldn’t recover from there. The Cubs’ pitching by Ben Brown and Chris Flexen kept the Brewers to just five singles, extending the Brewers’ scoreless streak to 19 innings since their last win against the White Sox.

The defeat marked the first time since September 2001 that the Brewers were shut out by seven or more runs in consecutive games, and only the second time in franchise history. This loss was the second-largest shutout that the Cubs have ever had against the Brewers.

Manager Pat Murphy acknowledged the challenges the team is facing, especially with multiple starting pitchers like Civale, Cortes, Woodruff, Ashby, and Hall sidelined. Despite the tough loss, Murphy remains hopeful for the team’s future performances.

In an unusual move, the Brewers used an opener for the first time this season, with Tyler Alexander starting the game before Priester took over on the mound. Murphy explained that this strategy was designed to support Priester and provide him with a better matchup against the Cubs’ lineup.

While the recent games against the Cubs have been challenging for the Brewers, the team remains focused and determined to bounce back. With a positive attitude and hard work, they are looking to turn things around in the upcoming games.