After a dramatic extra-innings win on Tuesday night, the Cubs were back to their struggles against the Brewers on Wednesday with Shu014dta Imanaga putting up the first bad start of his major league career. Chicago’s offense showed signs of life but outstanding Milwaukee defense and bad luck stalled several potential rallies as the home team won rather comfortably.
Imanaga had issues in the opening frame, allowing a double to Joey Ortiz and then a long two-run homer from Christian Yelich to put the Brewers ahead 2-0. Ian Happ cut that deficit in half when he hit a solo shot off of Bryse Wilson in the top of the 2nd.