The 14-game winning streak is over, but the Brewers will have two chances to start anew against the host Cubs on Aug. 18.

Freddy Peralta allowed one hit and struck out six batters and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 7-0 in the first half of a Monday doubleheader.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 18: Cade Horton #22 of the Chicago Cubs reacts against the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning in game one of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field on August 18, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.

Craig Counsell has become more than chilly about the Cubs looking up at his former team in the standings ... and apparently, George Webb burgers.

For the first time since July 30, the Milwaukee Brewers have lost a game. The Cincinnati Reds finally got the job done in toppling the beast that the Brewers have become on Sunday afternoon, though it took a late charge and extra innings to do so with a 3-2 win.

Playing in the first game of a scheduled doubleheader, the Brewers responded from their first loss in 15 games with another victory, and the crowd of 38,971 featured an awful lot of Milwaukee faithful cheering on the hottest team in baseball (79-45).

The Cubs had been waiting weeks for the Brewers to lose a ballgame. In fact, the last time Milwaukee slipped was back on July 30, when Chicago picked up a win over the Brewers in the teams’ final game of the month at American Family Field.