It was a low scoring, back and forth affair, with no team leading by more than one run throughout. Both Brewers’ starter Gio Gonzalez and Cubs’ starter Yu Darvish were pitching effectively but both were pulled before throwing 80 pitches.
A solo home run by Addison Russell gave the Cubs the early lead. Although, his play at shortstop wasn’t impressive, but with final word still out on Javier Baèz the Cubs may not have many better options.
With the game tied 1-1 in the top of the 8th inning, the Cubs worked the bases loaded against Junior Guerra.