The Milwaukee Brewers knocked off the Chicago Cubs 8-6 on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at American Family Field, with Jackson Chourio, William Contreras, and Christian Yelich each hitting home runs to power the offense. Logan Henderson delivered a dominant five innings on the mound, and Milwaukee held off a late Cubs rally to close out the division win. In a tight NL Central race, every game against Chicago counts, and the Brewers took care of business in front of their home crowd.

Logan Henderson Shuts Down Cubs Early

Henderson was the story through the first five innings. The right-hander allowed just two hits and one walk while striking out six, keeping Chicago off the board entirely in his five innings of work. It was the kind of start that gives a bullpen room to breathe — though, as it turned out, the bullpen would need every bit of the cushion Henderson built.

JoJo Romero followed with two clean innings, striking out one and allowing just one hit with no earned runs. At that point, Milwaukee held a comfortable lead and looked set to cruise. Then Brandon Sproat ran into serious trouble in the eighth, walking four batters and allowing four earned runs in just 1.1 innings. Abner Uribe came on to stop the bleeding but gave up two hits and an additional earned run, turning what had been a blowout into a 8-6 nail-biter heading into the final out.

Chourio, Contreras, and Yelich Provide the Firepower

The Brewers got to Kevin Gausman early and often. The Cubs starter allowed eight hits and six earned runs in just four innings, striking out six but never finding consistent footing against Milwaukee's lineup.

Chourio led the way offensively, going 3-for-5 with a home run and two RBI. Contreras was even more efficient, posting a 2-for-3 line with a home run and three RBI. Yelich went 1-for-4 but made his one hit count — a home run that drove in three runs. Between those three hitters alone, the Brewers generated eight hits, three home runs, and eight RBI.

Key Offensive Performances

  • Jackson Chourio: 3-for-5, 1 HR, 2 RBI
  • William Contreras: 2-for-3, 1 HR, 3 RBI
  • Christian Yelich: 1-for-4, 1 HR, 3 RBI

Turning Point: A Six-Run Eruption Against Gausman

The game turned decisively in the early innings when Milwaukee put six runs on the board against Gausman. Getting to a pitcher of Gausman's caliber for six earned runs in four innings is no small feat, and the Brewers' trio of long balls made sure Chicago never found a foothold. Even as the Cubs chipped away late — scoring all six of their runs after the fifth inning — Milwaukee's early damage proved to be just enough.

The bullpen's late stumble made things uncomfortable, but the Brewers' bats had done enough work early to survive it. Henderson earned the win. Gausman took the loss.

What's Next for the Brewers

Milwaukee continues its series against the Cubs at American Family Field. After taking Wednesday's game, the Brewers have an opportunity to build on this result against their division rival. The pitching staff will need to address the late-inning shakiness — four walks and four earned runs from Sproat alone is not a formula that holds up over the long haul — but Wednesday's win demonstrates that when this lineup is locked in, it can do serious damage against anyone.