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.

The second game of a scheduled doubleheader between the Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs has been postponed due to thunderstorms in the area.

Monday's 7:05 p.m. CT game between the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field has been postponed due to forecasted inclement weather. The makeup game is scheduled as the first game of a split doubleheader Tuesday,

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.

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. All-Star pitcher Peralta (15-5, 2.78 ERA) shut Chicago out over six innings to help Milwaukee advance to an MLB-best record of 79-45.

Inclement weather that rolled into Chicago has washed out Game 2, pushing the second game to Aug. 19. The new doubleheader will feature the same game times as the proposed schedule Aug. 18, with a 1:20 p.m. CT first game and a 7:05 p.m. nightcap.

To twist the knife, the Brewers found themselves in an almost identical situation in the eighth inning, albeit against a less established pitcher. They squeezed a four-run rally out of Cubs reliever Gavin Hollowell’s three consecutive one-out walks.