Rain Postpones Brewers-Cubs Clash, Sets Stage for Dramatic August Showdown
Well, if you were hoping for a thrilling midweek showdown between the Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on June 18, Mother Nature had other plans. A persistent wall of rain sweeping through Chicago forced the postponement of what was supposed to be the latest chapter in this fierce NL Central rivalry. Instead of Jameson Taillon squaring off against Brewers rookie sensation Jacob Misiorowski under the lights, we got raindrops and rescheduling news.
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Now, this isn’t just a random reschedule. The makeup date is set for August 18 — and not just as a tacked-on game, but as part of a split doubleheader . So, circle that date, because we’re getting two games in one day at the Friendly Confines. The Cubs and Brewers will square off at 1:20 p.m. and again at 7:05 p.m., launching what will now be a grueling five games in four days stretch for both teams. Talk about raising the stakes.
The timing couldn’t be more critical. The Cubs, currently holding the top spot in the division, are in the thick of a stretch that could define their season. Manager Craig Counsell, facing his former squad, is steering a team that’s starting to look like a true contender. Taillon, now bumped to Thursday’s start, enters on a red-hot streak — 5-0 with a 1.91 ERA in his last five outings. Not bad for someone tasked with anchoring this shortened series.
The Brewers, on the other hand, made the decision to push Misiorowski’s start back and instead roll with their ace Freddy Peralta for Thursday’s finale. Peralta has historically handled the Cubs well — 7-2 with a 2.93 ERA in his career against them — and he’s been locked in this season with a 2.60 ERA over 83 innings.
Now, let’s talk about Misiorowski for a second. The 23-year-old flamethrower debuted on June 12 with five no-hit innings before cramps and an ankle roll ended his outing early. He hit 100 mph fourteen times in that start. Electric. The plan is now for him to pitch in Minnesota on June 20, rather than risk disrupting Peralta’s rhythm.
From a scheduling standpoint, the ripple effects are massive. The Cubs will have 14 games in 13 days around the August doubleheader, and the Brewers will be navigating 19 games in 18 days. Both clubs will be tested in terms of rotation depth, bullpen endurance, and lineup flexibility — especially if postseason implications are still alive.
For fans who had tickets to the rained-out game, don’t worry — they’ll be valid for the makeup, and those special Hello Kitty promotional items? You can still snag those in August. MLB Ballpark app updates will take care of the rest.
Bottom line? This rainout wasn’t just an inconvenience. It set up a potentially season-defining stretch for both teams. So as the sun breaks through and baseball resumes, just know the real storm — baseball-wise — is coming in August.
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