Freddy Peralta allowed one hit and struck out six batters and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 7-0 in the first half of a Monday doubleheader. All-Star pitcher Peralta (15-5, 2.78 ERA) shut Chicago out over six innings to help Milwaukee advance to an MLB-best record of 79-45.

Peralta (15-5) earned the win over the Cubs on Monday, allowing one hit and issuing three walks while striking out six batters over six scoreless innings.

Freddy Peralta allowed one hit and struck out six batters and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 7-0 in the first half of a Monday doubleheader.

A dominant effort from Freddy Peralta will help Milwaukee start a new win streak at Wrigley Field today, as our Brewers vs. Cubs predictions for Monday, August 18, 2025 explain.

Freddy Peralta has been as hot as the weather in the Midwest as of late. Peralta continued his Cy Young efforts with another strong outing on Monday. Peralta went six strong innings, allowing just a single hit and no runs. He struck out six batters and walked three in the game.

It all came in support of Freddy Peralta, who barely needed it. The right-hander worked six scoreless innings, allowing just three hits with one walk while striking out seven. That dropped his ERA for the year to 2.90. The Brewers now seek a perfect ...

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs MLB game to be played on August 20, 2025 on ESPN.

The Chicago Cubs defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025. Chicago Cubs pitcher Daniel Palencia (48) celebrates after getting the last out to give the Cubs a 4-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Wednesday,