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) shut Chicago out over six innings to help Milwaukee advance to an MLB-best record of 79-45.

Craig Counsell has become more than chilly about the Cubs looking up at his former team in the standings ... and apparently, George Webb burgers.

The Milwaukee Brewers set a single-season franchise record with their 14th straight victory Saturday, rallying for the second straight game for a 6-5 win in 11 innings.

For weeks, the Milwaukee Brewers’ success was difficult to describe. They weren’t flashy, and there weren't a lot of frills, but they just found ways to win. After a slow start to a season with low expectations from the outside,

Yes, for all three games, the Brewers broadcast is available on the Sirius XM app. The Reds broadcast is available on Channel 176 on Aug. 15, Channel 180 on Aug. 16 and Channel 178 on Aug.17. Aug . 15 : Milwaukee RHP Jacob Misiorowski (4-1, 2.70 ERA) vs. Cincinnati RHP Nick Martinez (10-9, 4.49)

Brewers manager Pat Murphy seemed to foreshadow Andruw Monasterio's heroics in the franchise's record-breaking 14th straight win.

Hall had consistently been able to provide the team quality long relief innings in low-leverage spots, eating up innings for other arms in the bullpen. The 26-year-old had been enjoying his best year yet in his fourth season in the big leagues, posting a 3.35 ERA and striking out 27 batters in 19 appearances.

The Chicago Cubs lost 7-0 to the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday at Wrigley Field in what was supposed to be the first game of a doubleheader to kick off the five-game series. Game 2 was postponed due to weather and will be played as part of a split doubleheader on Tuesday.