Cole Hamels our forth a strong performance, but an early wobble doomed the Cubs to a 2-0 loss at home against Milwaukee. Luck was a factor due to BABIP issues and an unpredictable strike zone, with players from each side sharing their thoughts on the matter with home plate umpire Rob Drake.
All the Brewers needed to put the Cubs two games back from the Cardinals were a leadoff double and two walks in the top of the 1st, setting the stage for Manny Piña to bring two runs across the plate with a single. The Cubs’ bats weren’t exactly quiet, putting up good contact against Brewers starter Zach Davies, but they weren’t effective.