The Chicago Cubs face the Milwaukee Brewers today, May 4, 2025, in the final game of a three-game series at American Family Field. The Cubs hold a series lead and are seeking a sweep against their division opponent.
Right-hander Freddy Peralta is scheduled to start for Milwaukee. He enters the game with a 3-2 record and a 2.52 earned run average.
Chicago counters with left-hander Shota Imanaga, who carries a 3-1 record and a 2.77 ERA into the contest.
Imanaga has allowed minimal earned runs in away appearances this season, presenting a challenge for opposing batters.
Peralta has historically performed well against the current Chicago lineup. Brewers batters have posted a low batting average against him in their careers.
However, Jon Berti of the Cubs has shown an ability to hit Peralta, having success in their limited matchups.
The Cubs vs Brewers series has seen Chicago's offense produce runs, consistent with their performance leading Major League Baseball in that category. The team scored 16 runs across the first two games of the set.
Milwaukee's offense has recently struggled to score runs, a trend they look to reverse against Imanaga.
Baseball analysts discussing MLB picks for this game noted the Cubs hold an edge in the bullpen.
The game is scheduled to start at 2:10 p.m. ET. Television coverage is available on FanDuel Sports Network-Wisconsin and MARQ. More details are available in this report on the game, including Brewers vs Cubs score, live game updates today, highlights, lineups. Betting information and MLB betting trends were also discussed in a report available here.
