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Cubs Host Brewers in NL Central Clash with Boyd on the Mound

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The Chicago Cubs welcome the Milwaukee Brewers to Wrigley Field on Tuesday night, with Matthew Boyd (8-3, 3.99 ERA) starting against Robert Gasser (4-5, 4.59 ERA). The Cubs sit second in the NL Central at 78-60, while the Brewers lead the division at 85-53. Carson Kelly enters on a two-game home run streak for Chicago.

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The Cubs' offensive production has been anchored by Pete Crow-Armstrong, whose 38 home runs rank second in MLB, while Alex Bregman provides steady power with 23 homers and 77 RBIs. Chicago's pitching staff is severely depleted, with Justin Steele, Shelby Miller, and Hunter Harvey all on the 60-day injured list, placing additional pressure on starter Matthew Boyd.

Milwaukee counters with Brice Turang and Jake Bauers, both posting solid on-base numbers and contributing 17 and 23 home runs respectively. The Brewers hold a seven-game lead over the Cubs in the division, making this a critical

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