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Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) celebrates with Cubs catcher Carson Kelly (15) after hitting a two-run homer during the fifth inning against the Brewers at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) celebrates with Cubs catcher Carson Kelly (15) after hitting a two-run homer during the fifth inning against the Brewers at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
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Photos from the Chicago Cubs’ 9-3 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday, May 18, 2026, at Wrigley Field.

Cubs pitcher Ty Blach (58) pitches during the ninth inning against the Brewers at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs pitcher Ty Blach (58) pitches during the ninth inning against the Brewers at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Brewers pitcher Shane Drohan (55) pitches during the ninth inning against the Cubs at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Brewers pitcher Shane Drohan (55) pitches during the ninth inning against the Cubs at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Brewers designated hitter Christian Yelich (22) celebrates with other players after the Brewers defeated the Cubs, 9-3, at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Brewers designated hitter Christian Yelich (22) celebrates with other players after the Brewers defeated the Cubs, 9-3, at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Brewers left fielder Blake Perkins (16) signals for a ground-rule double from Cubs first baseman Michael Busch (29) during the seventh inning at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Brewers left fielder Blake Perkins (16) signals for a ground-rule double from Cubs first baseman Michael Busch (29) during the seventh inning at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) walks to the dugout after hitting a fly-out during the sixth inning against the Brewers at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) walks to the dugout after hitting a fly-out during the sixth inning against the Brewers at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs pitcher Ethan Roberts (39) pitches during the sixth inning against the Brewers at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs pitcher Ethan Roberts (39) pitches during the sixth inning against the Brewers at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs first baseman Michael Busch (29) hits a RBI double during the fifth inning against the Brewers at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs first baseman Michael Busch (29) hits a RBI double during the fifth inning against the Brewers at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) runs the bases after hitting a two-run homer during the fifth inning against the Brewers at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) runs the bases after hitting a two-run homer during the fifth inning against the Brewers at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Brewers manager Pat Murphy (49) takes out Brewers pitcher Brandon Sproat (23) during the fifth inning against the Cubs at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Brewers manager Pat Murphy (49) takes out Brewers pitcher Brandon Sproat (23) during the fifth inning against the Cubs at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) celebrates with Cubs left fielder Ian Happ (8) after scoring during the fifth inning Brewers at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) celebrates with Cubs left fielder Ian Happ (8) after scoring during the fifth inning Brewers at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers (9) hits a three-run homer during the fifth inning against the Cubs at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers (9) hits a three-run homer during the fifth inning against the Cubs at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs manager Craig Counsell (11) takes out Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga (18) during the fifth inning against the Brewers at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs manager Craig Counsell (11) takes out Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga (18) during the fifth inning against the Brewers at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga (18) walks to the dugout after being taken out during the fifth inning against the Brewers at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga (18) walks to the dugout after being taken out during the fifth inning against the Brewers at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers (9) hits a RBI single during the fourth inning against the Cubs at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers (9) hits a RBI single during the fourth inning against the Cubs at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Brewers first baseman Andrew Vaughn (28) scores off a two-RBI double from Brewers right fielder Sal Frelick (10) during the fourth inning at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Brewers first baseman Andrew Vaughn (28) scores off a two-RBI double from Brewers right fielder Sal Frelick (10) during the fourth inning at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Brewers left fielder Jackson Chourio (11) hits a RBI single during the fourth inning against the Cubs at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Brewers left fielder Jackson Chourio (11) hits a RBI single during the fourth inning against the Cubs at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Brewers right fielder Sal Frelick (10) scores off a RBI single from Brewers left fielder Jackson Chourio (11) during the fourth inning at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Brewers right fielder Sal Frelick (10) scores off a RBI single from Brewers left fielder Jackson Chourio (11) during the fourth inning at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Brewers left fielder Jackson Chourio (11) hits a RBI single during the fourth inning against the Cubs at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Brewers left fielder Jackson Chourio (11) hits a RBI single during the fourth inning against the Cubs at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Brewers right fielder Sal Frelick (10) hits a two-RBI double during the fourth inning against the Cubs at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Brewers right fielder Sal Frelick (10) hits a two-RBI double during the fourth inning against the Cubs at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers (9) hits a RBI single during the fourth inning against the Cubs at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers (9) hits a RBI single during the fourth inning against the Cubs at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga (18) walks near the mound after allowing three runs during the fourth inning against the Brewers at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga (18) walks near the mound after allowing three runs during the fourth inning against the Brewers at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs first baseman Michael Busch (29) gets hit by a pitch from Brewers pitcher Brandon Sproat (23) during the third inning at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs first baseman Michael Busch (29) gets hit by a pitch from Brewers pitcher Brandon Sproat (23) during the third inning at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Brewers first baseman Andrew Vaughn (28) tags out Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) at first during the third inning at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Brewers first baseman Andrew Vaughn (28) tags out Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) at first during the third inning at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) stands in the on-deck circle during the second inning against the Brewers at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) stands in the on-deck circle during the second inning against the Brewers at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) hits a ground-out during the second inning against the Brewers at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) hits a ground-out during the second inning against the Brewers at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Brewers designated hitter Christian Yelich (22) runs the bases after hitting a solo-homer during the second inning against the Cubs at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Brewers designated hitter Christian Yelich (22) runs the bases after hitting a solo-homer during the second inning against the Cubs at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki (27) hits a fly-out to end the first inning against the Brewers at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki (27) hits a fly-out to end the first inning against the Brewers at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga (18) pitches during the first inning against the Brewers at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga (18) pitches during the first inning against the Brewers at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga (18) walks on the mound during the first inning against the Brewers at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga (18) walks on the mound during the first inning against the Brewers at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga (18) walks near the mound during the first inning against the Brewers at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga (18) walks near the mound during the first inning against the Brewers at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Brewers pitcher Brandon Sproat (23) pitches during the first inning against the Cubs at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Brewers pitcher Brandon Sproat (23) pitches during the first inning against the Cubs at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) looks up while standing next to Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman (3) before taking the field against the Brewers at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) looks up while standing next to Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman (3) before taking the field against the Brewers at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman (3) stands on the field before playing the Brewers at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman (3) stands on the field before playing the Brewers at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman (3) sits in the dugout before playing the Brewers at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman (3) sits in the dugout before playing the Brewers at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) takes the field before the first inning against the Brewers at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) takes the field before the first inning against the Brewers at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) walks through the dugout before the first inning against the Brewers at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) walks through the dugout before the first inning against the Brewers at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) sits in the dugout before playing the Brewers at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) sits in the dugout before playing the Brewers at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Bears defensive end Austin Booker walks near the mound after throwing out the first pitch before the Cubs play the Brewers at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Bears defensive end Austin Booker walks near the mound after throwing out the first pitch before the Cubs play the Brewers at Wrigley Field May 18, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)