But the Cubs came back to take the lead in the bottom of the second. Nico Hoerner led off with a walk and stole second. Owen Caissie singled him in [VIDEO]. Two outs later, Michael Busch sent a triple down the right-field line, scoring Caissie [VIDEO].

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.

Right-hander Jameson Taillon held the Brewers to one run in six innings to set the Cubs up for a 4-1 victory in Game 2. It was his first start back from a seven-week stint on the injured list with a strained right calf.

The Chicago Cubs won both games of a doubleheader against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025. They took the first game 6-4 and the nightcap 4-1. ‘You couldn’t ask for more’: Jameson Taillon allows 1 run in 6 innings to help the Chicago Cubs win doubleheader Column: With change in the air,

After Monday's scheduled split doubleheader was limited to only the matinee due to impending storms, the Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs will attempt to get both games in on Tuesday, Aug. 19 at Wrigley Field.