CHICAGO – The Milwaukee Brewers seek a split of their doubleheader with the Chicago Cubs as the teams square off in Game 2 on Tuesday night, Aug. 19 at Wrigley Field.

Brandon Woodruff (4-0, 2.06) starts for the Brewers and will be countered by Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon (7-6, 4.44).

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The Cubs won Game 1, 6-4.

Quick lead for the Brewers

With two outs in the first, William Contreras singles, Christian Yelich walked and Andrew Vaughn singled to drive in Contreras for the quick 1-0 lead.

Taillon, in his first start off a long stint on the injured list, threw 30 pitches in the frame.

What time is the Brewers game against the Cubs?

7:05 p.m. CT.

What channel is the Brewers game on tonight?

TV channel: FanDuel Sports Wisconsin and FOX 6.

Brewers lineupCubs lineupJul 27, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (53) throws a pitch in the first inning against the Miami Marlins at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Jul 27, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (53) throws a pitch in the first inning against the Miami Marlins at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Brewers schedule

Brewers at Cubs, Aug. 20, 7:05 p.m.: Milwaukee RHP Jacob Misiorowski (4-1, 3.89) vs. Chicago RHP Colin Rea (9-5, 3.99). TV – FanDuel Sports Wisconsin, Radio – AM-620 WTMJ.

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Brewers at Cubs, Aug. 21, 1:20 p.m.: Milwaukee RHP Quinn Priester (11-2, 3.48) vs. Chicago LHP Shota Imanaga (8-5, 3.06). TV – FanDuel Sports Wisconsin, Radio – AM-620 WTMJ.

This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Brewers 1, Cubs 0: Milwaukee makes Jameson Taillon work in the first