Spring Training Game Thread #28: Milwaukee Brewers (12-15) @ Chicago Cubs (12-16) The Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs are set to play their final spring training game of the season on March 26, 2026, with the Brewers’ Chad Patrick scheduled to start. This matchup marks the conclusion of the team’s spring slate before they head to Milwaukee for exhibition games against the Cincinnati Reds on Monday and Tuesday. Opening Day for the 2026 season is scheduled for Thursday, when the Chicago White Sox will open a four-game series in Milwaukee. Patrick, who will make his last spring start, is entering the regular season as a rotation candidate after a solid rookie season in 2025. However, his spring performance has been less than ideal, with a 9.72 ERA and nine runs allowed over 8 1/3 innings. Six of those runs came in his previous start against the Los Angeles Dodgers, where he lasted 3 1/3 innings, allowing five hits and four walks. Peter Strzelecki is expected to pitch behind Patrick in the Brewers’ rotation. The Cubs’ starting pitcher, Cade Horton, is also coming off a strong rookie season. He has posted a 5.91 ERA with 14 strikeouts over 10 2/3 innings this spring. The Brewers’ lineup against Horton will feature several minor leaguers, as major league players travel to Milwaukee for the upcoming games. The top of the order includes Dylan O’Rae, Jeferson Quero, and Mike Boeve, followed by Marco Dinges, Eric Brown Jr., and Jacob Hurtubise. Dasan Brown, Juan Baez, and Luis Castillo round out the batting order. The game is scheduled to start at 2:05 p.m. Central Time, with live coverage available on Brewers.TV and nationally on ESPN Unlimited. The Brewers’ schedule continues with exhibition games against the Reds, followed by the opening series against the White Sox.#chicago_cubs #milwaukee_brewers #chad_patterson #cade_horton #dylan_orae
