Brewers win labor day thriller over Cubs 4-3 to claim season series tiebreaker over Chicago
Sep 7, 2026 · 1h 1m
Summary
Brewers Extra Innings covers Milwaukee's dramatic 4-3 comeback win over the Cubs, which secured the season series and reduced the magic number to nine. Hosts Dominic Petronio and Craig Kashan analyze the game's pivotal moments, including Joey Ortiz's key double, Jake Bowers' walk, and the bullpen's dominance. They also discuss Robert Gasser's strong performance as a potential postseason starter and highlight the defensive plays by Luis Lara and Jackson Churio. The episode concludes with a post-game interview with Ortiz, who reflects on the team's resilience and the electric atmosphere at Am…
Topics discussed
Show intro and game result summary
Recap of key plays and the 8th inning rally
Analysis of Cubs strategy and Brewers pitching
Bullpen dominance and rivalry energy
Division title outlook and organizational consistency
Game breakdown and fan atmosphere
Robert Gasser's performance and playoff potential
Bullpen usage and individual pitcher stats
Listener texts and Joey Ortiz's defensive plays
Jake Bowers' walk and veteran leadership
Chad Puckett's role and Alex Bregman's heat
Postseason matchup possibilities
More listener feedback and playoff seeding
Interview with Joey Ortiz: at-bats and defense
Listener question on lineup and ad break
Interview with Pat Murphy: game management and defense
Game highlights and final score
Standings update and labor day deep dive promo
Preview of tomorrow's game and Sproat's role
NL Wild Card race and final sign-off
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