Chicago won the first contest of the four-game set, 17-3. Since then, it has been all Brewers. Milwaukee won Game 2, 9-4. The Brewers followed up and won on Wednesday too, 9-5. On Thursday night, the Brewers can win the four-game series, as well as officially clinch the season series against Chicago.

Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs Betting Preview for September 3

The Chicago Cubs enter at 78-62, while the Milwaukee Brewers sit at 87-53. Kevin Gausman (8-11, 4.52 ERA in 155.1 innings) takes the mound for the Cubs, opposed by Logan Henderson (9-2, 2.48 ERA in 76.1 innings).

The Milwaukee Brewers bounced back from their ugly 17-3 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Monday by defeating Chicago in their most recent game by a 9-4 final score. Now, Milwaukee will be looking to win the third game of their four-game series against the Cubs on Wednesday.

Milwaukee Brewers restored an eight-game NL Central lead.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/brewers/onsi as Brewers Magic Number for No. 1 Seed Before Cubs Showdown.