The Milwaukee Brewers are aiming for their fifth consecutive victory as they face the Cincinnati Reds, having recently swept a doubleheader. In their last game, the Brewers won 14-0, powered by a strong bullpen performance and four home runs. Meanwhile, the Chicago Cubs are looking to extend their winning streak to five games against the Washington Nationals after edging out a 7-6 win in their previous matchup. Shōta Imanaga led the Cubs with a solid pitching performance, improving his record to 10-3. Both teams are in playoff contention, with the Brewers leading the NL Central and the Cubs chasing a Wild Card spot. With critical games ahead, player performances will be pivotal in determining their postseason aspirations.