CHICAGO -- One of the things Cubs manager Joe Maddon liked about Eddie Butler when he saw him in Spring Training was the right-hander's ability to throw strikes. That didn't happen on Friday.
Making his second start for Chicago, Butler walked five over three-plus innings in a 6-3 loss to first-place Milwaukee. They were half of the season-high 10 walks issued by Cubs pitchers in the game, which was played in less than desirable conditions. After three days of near summer-like weather, it was 46 degrees at game time, and rain stopped play for nearly two hours.