Chicago News & Notes 05/20/2026

The Chicago Cubs currently have a 29-20 record. They have fallen out of first place in the NL Central for the first time since April 30. Over the last 24 hours, the North Siders endured their fourth consecutive loss. They faced a 5-2 defeat against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field.

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MLB Game Recap

The Cubs’ offense struggled against Brewers’ starter Jacob Misiorowski, who threw six scoreless innings with eight strikeouts while averaging 99.9 mph on his fastball. Chicago starter Ben Brown lost the game. He allowed three runs on seven hits through five innings. He reached a season-high 82 pitches. Milwaukee secured the win in the eighth inning. Brice Turang hit a two-run home run off reliever Trent Thornton. Although the Cubs rallied for two runs in the bottom half, they ultimately matched a season high with 13 strikeouts.

Standout Performer

Nico Hoerner led the Cubs’ offense, finishing the night 2-for-3 with one RBI, one run scored, and a walk. He showed discipline by drawing a leadoff walk in the first inning. He later sparked a brief late-game comeback with an RBI single in the eighth. Hoerner reached base three times. However, the team struggled with runners in scoring position. This struggle prevented his performance from altering the outcome.

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Farm Report

• Triple-A: Iowa fell 6-3 to Memphis; James Triantos went 2-for-4 with a triple and an RBI. Triantos’ third-inning triple scored BJ Murray, but Memphis held on to maintain its lead in the International League standings.
• Double-A: Tennessee lost 3-1 to Montgomery; Edgar Alvarez went 1-for-2 with a double and an RBI. The Smokies’ offense was held to just five total hits in the defeat.
• High-A: South Bend lost 6-4 to West Michigan. Kane Kepley finished 1-for-4. He hit a three-run home run and scored two runs. His seventh-inning blast briefly brought the Cubs within striking distance during a late-inning rally.
• Low-A: Myrtle Beach dropped a 3-1 contest to Kannapolis; Jose Escobar went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI. Starter Frank Coppola struck out nine batters in just 5.1 innings but took the loss.
• ACL: The ACL Cubs lost 8-6 to the ACL D-backs. Joan Delgado went 3-for-4. He contributed an RBI and a stolen base. The team was unable to overcome a five-run deficit surrendered in the first inning.