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Heartbreaker at Wrigley 
Oh, Cubs fans, what a rollercoaster of a game we experienced today at Wrigley Field. Coming off a thrilling start, it was a showdown we hoped to swing in our favor, but alas, the Brewers managed to clutch an 8-7 victory. Let's dive into the highs and lows of what turned out to be a nail-biter of a game! 
A Promising Start 
The game kicked off with some promise for us. Ian Happ may have grounded out, but Pete Crow-Armstrong stepped up and slammed a homer to right, bringing in Kyle Tucker and putting us in the lead 2-1 after the first inning. Wrigley erupted with cheers – hope was high! Home runs from Dansby Swanson and Ian Happ later kept our spirits up, but Milwaukee seemed equally eager to remind us of their power. Brewers Strike Back 
Round two and three started to see the energy shift. The Brewers' Rhys Hoskins and Caleb Durbin showed Wrigley what they had in store, each knocking out homers and pushing Milwaukee ahead 4-2 by the end of the second. Every hit from Milwaukee had us on the edge of our seats, holding onto hope with every strikeout we managed.A Battle Till the End 
Despite a valiant effort and some heroic appearances from the likes of Dansby Swanson and Carson Kelly, our Cubbies fell just short. The Brewers capitalized on every opportunity, and though we got close after an impressive eighth inning rally, the bullpen couldn't quite close the gap.Looking Ahead 
While the loss stings a bit, there’s a silver lining. Our players have shown immense potential, and each game brings lessons to learn and areas to improve. We’ll keep rallying behind our Chicago team, for we've got the spirit, and there are always more games to conquer.Chin up, Cubbies, the season is far from over, and our day to shine isn't too far away. Let’s regroup, refocus, and come back stronger! Come on, Cubs fans, let’s keep cheering on our team!
Scoreboard for Brewers @ Cubs (June 19th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 0 |
| 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 12 | 0 |