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Cubs Take Series Over Brewers: Crow-Armstrong Hits 3 HR in 2 Days, Busch Slams in 10-0 Win

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Updated May 4, 2025, 01:40 AM

The Chicago Cubs defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 10-0 on Friday, with Michael Busch hitting his first career grand slam and Pete Crow-Armstrong contributing two solo home runs. Busch's grand slam, his sixth of the season, came in the second inning, and Crow-Armstrong followed with a solo shot in the same inning and another in the seventh, bringing his season total to eight home runs at that point.

Ben Brown started for the Cubs, pitching six scoreless innings and striking out four, while Chris Flexen closed the game with three innings for a save. The Cubs improved their record to 20-13, while the Brewers dropped to 16-17.

On Saturday, the Cubs won again, 6-2, taking the series from the Brewers. Crow-Armstrong hit his ninth home run of the season, giving him three home runs in two days. Over his last 17 games, Crow-Armstrong has tallied nine home runs, 21 RBIs, and six stolen bases.

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Pete Crow-Armstrong continues his torrid pace as the @Cubs take the series from Milwaukee! https://t.co/QbF7k6m9zE

Adam McCalvy

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Cubs win, 6-2, and have taken the first series between these division rivals in 2025. Freddy Peralta will be on the mound tomorrow as the Brewers try to avoid getting swept.

Chicago Cubs

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Cubs win! Final: #Cubs 6, Brewers 2. https://t.co/sYJUcQIjw8