{"id":37686,"date":"2025-05-04T11:54:55","date_gmt":"2025-05-04T11:54:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/?p=37686"},"modified":"2025-05-04T11:54:55","modified_gmt":"2025-05-04T11:54:55","slug":"game-recap-cubs-dig-the-long-ball-in-series-win-over-brewers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/?p=37686","title":{"rendered":"Game Recap: Cubs dig the long ball in series win over Brewers&#8230;.."},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"d79db4796efc26332eabfc3f5dafbc76\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"hb-ad-inarticle\">\r\n    <div class=\"hb-ad-inner\"> \r\n    <div class=\"hbagency_cls\"  id=\"hbagency_space_111930\"><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Game Recap: Cubs dig the long ball in series win over Brewers&#8230;..<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Game Recap: Cubs Dig the Long Ball in Series Win Over Brewers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Chicago Cubs flexed their power at the plate this weekend, using the long ball to secure a crucial series win over the division-rival Milwaukee Brewers. Over the three-game set at Wrigley Field, the Cubs launched eight home runs, including three in Sunday\u2019s 6-3 victory that sealed the series.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-37688\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CTC-L-Chicago-city-series-080924-47_201232676-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CTC-L-Chicago-city-series-080924-47_201232676-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CTC-L-Chicago-city-series-080924-47_201232676.jpg 523w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Seiya Suzuki and Christopher Morel led the offensive charge, each contributing key home runs that swung momentum in the Cubs\u2019 favor. Cody Bellinger added a solo shot of his own, continuing his hot streak and anchoring the middle of the lineup. The Brewers struggled to keep the ball in the park, with their pitching staff surrendering multiple big flies in each contest.<\/p>\n<p>On the mound, Chicago got strong outings from their starters, with Justin Steele delivering six solid innings in the finale. The bullpen held firm, with Adbert Alzolay locking down two saves during the series.<\/p>\n<p>The Cubs&#8217; timely power surge helped them climb back into the NL Central race, while the Brewers leave Chicago looking to regroup. 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