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Chicago Cubs vs Milwaukee Brewers Recap - Brewers Over Cubs 9-1

Chicago struck out 11 times against Eric Lauer in losing 9-1 to Milwaukee on Saturday at American Family Field.

Milwaukee won as a -175 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 7.5 were rewarded at the payout window.

Eric Lauer earned the victory for the Brewers, throwing 7 innings of work, striking out 11, walking 1, and allowing 5 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Rowdy Tellez in the win.

Chicago's starting pitcher Justin Steele worked 3 innings, giving up 7 hits and 2 earned runs while striking out 4 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Willson Contreras in a losing cause.

Milwaukee enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 12-6 advantage in hits.