Brewers hit 3 HRs in 8-4 win over Cubs, take top spot in NL Central

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Andrew Vaughn, Sal Frelick and Christian Yelich homered and the Milwaukee Brewers overcame a shaky start from All-Star Jacob Misiorowski to beat the Chicago Cubs 8-4 on Monday night and take sole possession of first place in the NL Central.

After allowing a bloop single and walk to begin the game, Misiorowski took a line shot off the bat of Seiya Suzuki to his left knee. The 23-year-old rookie struck out Pete Crow-Armstrong but threw a wild pitch in the process, allowing a run to score. Then, after fielding a dribbler in front of the mound, Misiorowski threw wildly to first as two runners scored.

The Brewers stormed back with four runs off Matthew Boyd (11-4) in the third to take a 4-3 lead. Christian Yelich had an RBI double, Isaac Collins a two-run single and Brice Turang a sacrifice fly.

Vaughn hit a solo homer in the fifth and Frelick hit another in the sixth to give the Brewers a 6-3 lead.

After Kyle Tucker’s run-scoring single in the seventh cut the margin to 6-4, Yelich hit a two-run shot to give the Brewers a four-run cushion.

Misiorowski gave up three hits and three runs in four innings. He walked two and struck out seven while throwing 11 pitches of 100 mph or more.

Trevor Megill got the last out with two runners on to notch his 24th save in 27 tries.

As Nico Hoerner scored on Tucker’s single in the seventh, Michael Busch attempted take third but was cut down by Chourio’s throw to third baseman Caleb Durbin. Suzuki then struck out to end the inning, stranding Tucker at second.

Jackson Chourio went 0 for 3 with two walks, ending his career-high hitting streak at 20 games for the Brewers.

Cubs RHP Colin Rea (8-4, 4.06 ERA) starts on Tuesday night against Brewers RHP Quinn Priester (9-2, 3.28).

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Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Matthew Boyd wipes his face during the third inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Monday, July 28, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski throws to the Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, July 28, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

Milwaukee Brewers' Sal Frelick (10) reacts with Jackson Chourio, right, after his home run against the Chicago Cubs during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Monday, July 28, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

Milwaukee Brewers' Andrew Vaughn reacts after his home run against the Chicago Cubs during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Monday, July 28, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

Milwaukee Brewers' Christian Yelich (22) watches his two-run home run against the Chicago Cubs during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Monday, July 28, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

DODOMA, Tanzania (AP) — Tanzania’s president has, for the first time since the disputed October election, commented on a six-day internet shutdown as the country went through its worst postelection violence.

President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Thursday expressed “sympathy” to diplomats and foreign nationals living in the country, saying the government would strive to ensure there is never a repeat of the same.

Hassan won the October election with more than 97% of the vote after candidates from the two main opposition parties were barred from running and the country’s main opposition leader remained in prison facing treason charges.

Violence broke out on election day and went on for days as the internet was shut down amid a heavy police crackdown that left hundreds of people dead, according to rights groups.

Hassan blamed the violence on foreigners and pardoned hundreds of young people who had been arrested, saying they were acting under peer pressure.

Speaking to ambassadors, high commissioners and representatives of international organizations on Thursday in the capital, Dodoma, she sought to reassure envoys of their safety, saying the government would remain vigilant to prevent a repeat of the disruption.

“To our partners in the diplomatic community and foreigners residing here in Tanzania, I express my sincere sympathy for the uncertainty, service restrictions and internet shutdowns you experienced,” she said.

Hassan defended her administration, saying the measures were taken to preserve constitutional order and protect citizens.

“I assure you that we will remain vigilant to ensure your safety and prevent any recurrence of such experiences,” the president told diplomats on Thursday.

Tanzania has, since the October elections, established a commission of inquiry to look into the violence that left hundreds dead and property worth millions of shillings destroyed in a country that has enjoyed relative calm for decades.

Foreign observers said the election failed to meet democratic standards because key opposition figures were barred.

FILE - Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan delivers remarks during a campaign rally ahead of the general elections in Iringa, Tanzania, Oct. 5, 2025. (AP Photo, File)