I-94 Rivalry: Upcoming Games & Series History

When do the Milwaukee Brewers and the Chicago Cubs Play Next?

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Are the Milwaukee Brewers and the Chicago Cubs Rivals?

Yes, the Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs have a divisional rivalry that is also commonly referred to as the I-94 Rivalry. The inspiration for the name comes from Interstate 94 — the road that connects the two cities, which are only 83 miles apart. Both the Brewers and Cubs compete in the National League Central, with the winner receiving an automatic berth to the MLB Playoffs.

Who are the Milwaukee Brewers’ Biggest Rivals?

The Milwaukee Brewers have several rivals, both within their division and geographically. Their rivals within the National League Central are the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs. Additionally, the Brewers have a rival with the Minnesota Twins, who are located one state over.

Who are the Chicago Cubs’ Biggest Rivals?

The Chicago Cubs have a crosstown rivalry with the Chicago White Sox. The Cubs also have a bitter rivalry with NL Central opponents, the St. Louis Cardinals, the Milwaukee Brewers and the Cincinnati Reds.

Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs Series History

Despite being relatively new in the landscape in Major League Baseball, the Brewers-Cubs rivalry is as intense as any. The two teams played for the first time in 1997 at Wrigley Field, a game that the Brewers won 4–2. They met a year later as divisional opponents, a game that the Cubs won 6–5 at Wrigley Field.

Between 1997 and 2022, the two teams have met 417 times, with Milwaukee narrowly holding the series edge with 209 wins compared to 208 from the Cubs. The largest margin of victory in the series goes to the Brewers, with an 18–1 win in 2010. In 2021, Milwaukee won 10 straight games against the Cubs.

Players who have played a significant role in the series include Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun, Christian Yelich, Lorenzo Cain, starting pitcher CC Sabathia, Cubs star Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo, Carlos Zambrano, among others.

Where Do the Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs Play?

The Chicago Cubs play at Wrigley Field on the North Side of Chicago, Illinois. Wrigley Field is hailed as one of the most iconic ballparks across any sport in the United States. Having opened in 1914 and known for the ivy-covered outfield walls, Wrigley Field is the second-oldest active MLB ballpark behind Fenway Park in Boston (home to the Red Sox).

The Milwaukee Brewers play at American Family Field located just Southwest of the intersection of I-94 and Brewers Boulevard. The field was originally opened in 2001 and named Miller Park, but was renamed in 2018. American Family Field is best known for the retractable roof and the giant slide that the Brewers mascot goes down after every home run from the home team.

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