The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Chicago Cubs 8-6 Wednesday night to complete a sweep, extending their National League Central lead to 10 games, per ESPN and MLB.com.
Christian Yelich drove in three runs with a home run, while Jackson Chourio and William Contreras also went deep for the Brewers. Logan Henderson pitched five innings of two-hit ball with six strikeouts, per Sportsnet. MLB.com reported the Brewers held on late to secure the victory, describing it as avoiding a collapse down the stretch.
The win marks Milwaukee's 50th home victory of the season, per MLB.com's highlight reporting. The Cubs, swept in the series, acknowledged they must move forward quickly. The Brewers continue their pursuit of a fourth consecutive division title.


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