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.

By taking both games Tuesday, Chicago moved within seven games of the NL Central-leading Brewers, who led early in the second game before dropping to 55-15 when they score first.

Brandon Woodruff (4-0, 2.06) starts for the Brewers and will be countered by Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon (7-6, 4.44). The Cubs won Game 1, 6-4.

The Chicago Cubs will not place outfielder Ian Happ on the injured list after he fouled a pitch off his left shin in Tuesday night’s contest against the Milwaukee Brewers. Happ led off the ...

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ won’t require a stint on the injured list after fouling a ball off his shin against the Milwaukee Brewers.

The Cubs are planning to call up their No. 2-ranked prospect in the wake of Ian Happ's injury. By Aldo Soto | Jul 30, 2025 Chicago Cubs v Milwaukee Brewers | Patrick McDermott/GettyImages

Cubs second. Pete Crow-Armstrong reaches on error. Fielding error by Nick Gonzales. Carson Kelly called out on strikes. Ian Happ singles to shallow center field. Pete Crow-Armstrong scores.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers MLB game from August 19, 2025 on ESPN.