Chicago Cubs’ killer Ryan Braun hit a two-run homer into the wind in the first inning. That’s all that the Brewers needed to keep within striking distance of the Cubs NL Central lead. John Lackey was outstanding, allowing just the two-run home over seven innings. That makes 41 consecutive games in which Lackey has pitched at least five innings.
Offense Quiet
The crowd of 41,020 was ready to go wild on Friday night at Wrigley, but the Cubs didn’t have much to show offensively. Fresh off seven shutout innings against the Nationals, Jimmy Nelson blanked another high powered offense.