The Cubs welcomed the rival Brewers to Sloan Park Tuesday before heading to Japan for the season opener. The game got off to an explosive start with the two sides combining for nine runs in the opening inning as Milwaukee eventually took home the victory.
Justin Steele had a rough afternoon in his final tuneup start before making his regular season debut against the Dodgers. The Cubs lefty gave up a pair of home runs to Rhys Hoskins (two-run) and Vinny Capra (three-run) to give the Brew Crew a 5-0 lead in the top of the 1st inning.