Does this become the Tauchman game? Mike Tauchman had three hits, all for extra bases, drove in the first three Cubs runs and was along for the ride on Nico Hoerner’s grand slam after drawing a walk. The former Bradley Brave enjoyed the best game of his career and kept the Cubs flickering playoff hopes alive. Obviously, there is a lot of baseball still to be played. Also, the Brewers have gotten hot again and with the trade deadline looming, the Cubs had to feel it would have been a lost opportunity not to get at least two out of this series.