CHICAGO -- Scooter Gennett led off Tuesday's game, a 4-0 loss, with a double, and the mood in the Brewers' dugout perked up. The level of optimism rose even more when the next batter, Logan Schafer, grounded out to first base to move Gennett to third base.
A well-placed out was all they needed to send Gennett home. And if the Brewers could jump out to a quick lead against Cubs ace Jake Arrieta, maybe they would stand a fighting chance in a matchup that was a complete mismatch on paper.