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.

Manager Pat Murphy discusses Brice Turang's home run, Freddy Peralta's scoreless start and more following the Brewers' 7-0 win over the Cubs

Peralta (15-5) earned the win over the Cubs on Monday, allowing one hit and issuing three walks while striking out six batters over six scoreless innings.

CHICAGO - The red-hot Milwaukee Brewers continue to roll through the league, beating the Chicago Cubs 7-0 in the series opener on Monday. With the Crew

Freddy Peralta has been as hot as the weather in the Midwest as of late. Peralta continued his Cy Young efforts with another strong outing on Monday. Peralta went six strong innings, allowing just a single hit and no runs. He struck out six batters and walked three in the game.

Freddy Peralta allowed one hit over six shutout innings to help the visiting Milwaukee Brewers to a 7-0 win against the Chicago Cubs on Monday afternoon in the opener of their doubleheader and a four-game series.

Freddy Peralta allowed one hit and struck out six batters and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 7-0.