"They're pretty confident about themselves right now, but it's a long season and you just keep plugging," said Brewers manager Ned Yost. "They feel good."
Thursday's game also marked a rare occasion for the Brewers. In their sixth attempt since May 31 to climb above the .500 mark, they finally succeeded.
"Seriously, we're focused on trying to win the series right now and that other stuff will take care of itself," Yost said. "We don't fixate on .500. That's not a goal of ours, we want to play above that."
The Brewers will send out left-hander Zach Jackson to try to continue the winning streak. With the exception of his last start against the Twins, where he earned his first Major League loss, Jackson has consistently kept his team in the ballgame.
The Cubs will send out right-hander Carlos Zambrano, whom the Brewers have enjoyed much success against this season. In two starts, Zambrano is 0-1 with an 8.25 ERA against the Brewers.
Pitching matchup
MIL: LHP Zach Jackson (1-1, 6.11)
Jackson pitched 5 2/3 innings against the Cubs on June 27, and surrendered three runs on six hits.
CHC: RHP Carlos Zambrano (7-3, 3.33)
Zambrano is 6-6 with a 4.20 ERA in 14 games against the Brewers.
Player to watch
Carlos Lee is 11-for-30 against Zambrano with four home runs and 11 RBIs.