Sat May 03 07:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Cubs Rout Brewers in NL Central Showdown, 10-0
**Milwaukee, WI** – The Chicago Cubs dominated the Milwaukee Brewers in their first meeting of the season Friday night, securing a 10-0 victory fueled by a career-first grand slam and two solo home runs.
Michael Busch blasted his first career grand slam, contributing significantly to the Cubs’ seven-run second inning explosion. Pete Crow-Armstrong added two solo shots, his eighth and ninth home runs of the season, showcasing the Cubs’ potent bottom-of-the-order hitting. The Cubs now lead the majors in home runs from the seventh, eighth, and ninth batters.
The Cubs jumped out to an early lead with two runs in the first inning off Brewers opener Tyler Alexander. Alexander’s struggles continued, paving the way for a decisive seven-run second inning against reliever Quinn Priester, largely due to Priester’s struggles with walks.
Cubs starter Ben Brown pitched a stellar six innings, striking out four while allowing only four hits and no walks. Chris Flexen secured his third career save and first since 2022, pitching the final three scoreless innings.
The Brewers, shut out for the second consecutive game after a 8-0 loss to the White Sox, struggled offensively against the Cubs’ pitching. This marks the Brewers’ first back-to-back shutouts since May 2023.
The series continues Saturday with Jameson Taillon (Cubs) facing José Quintana (Brewers).
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