Coming into Tuesday's doubleheader, the Milwaukee Brewers had all the momentum over the Chicago Cubs. After a stretch of 30 wins in 35 games, they had a nine-game lead over their foes from the Windy City. But the Cubs were the better team for 18 innings at Wrigley Field.

The Chicago Cubs won both games of a doubleheader against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025. They took the first game 6-4 and the nightcap 4-1. ‘You couldn’t ask for more’: Jameson Taillon allows 1 run in 6 innings to help the Chicago Cubs win doubleheader Column: With change in the air,

Jameson Taillon pitched six effective innings in his return from a calf injury, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-1 on Tuesday night for a sweep of their split doubleheader. Michael Busch drove in two runs as Chicago improved to 4-2 on an eight-game homestand. Ian Happ had two hits, and Owen Caissie contributed a bloop RBI single.