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Rookie right-hander Jacob Misiorowski (4-1, 3.89) starts for Milwaukee while right-hander Colin Rea (9-5, 3.99), a former Brewer, counters for Chicago. The team also made several roster moves ahead of the game,
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Jacob Misiorowski left his start July 28 against the Cub s in Milwaukee with a knee injury. He was placed on the injured list and activated for a start last Friday against the Reds. They hit him hard: five hits, three walks and four runs in 1.1 innings. He threw 54 pitches to record four outs.
The Cubs NL Central chances are not great. However, there is a chance the Cubs win NL Central division and shock the Brewers.
There isn't a lot of love lost between the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers. While historically the St. Louis Cardinals have been viewed as the Cubs' archriva
Chad Patrick allowed five earned runs and took the loss for Milwaukee. It was the first game of the doubleheader following a rain-out on Monday. CHICAGO - Owen Caissie homered and drove in three runs, and the Chicago Cubs held off the Milwaukee Brewers for a 6-4 win in the opener of a split doubleheader on Tuesday.
The Chicago Cubs have needed a lift. The Cubs started the first game of the Tuesday doubleheader against the Milwaukee Brewers nine games back in the National League Central. The Cubs were four up on Cincinnati, who is looking to grab one of the final three wildcard spots.
In case you weren't aware, Craig Counsell used to manage the Milwaukee Brewers. Counsell's about-face from Wisconsin sports hero to big-market supervillain has
Fresh off the loss of their 14-game winning streak, the Milwaukee Brewers just kept winning, taking a 7-0 victory over the Cubs at Wrigley.