Jake Arrieta got the win, but it wasn't pretty. The ace right-hander, who walked a career-high seven batters over 5 2/3 innings, served up a three-run homer to Kirk Nieuwenhuis and a solo drive to Hernan Perez. The five runs were the most allowed by Arrieta in 12 home starts this year. Cubs starting pitchers are 12-0 in 17 games since July 31.
Zach Davies had been the Brewers' best pitcher, with a 9-5 record coming into the game, but he gave up seven runs over four innings and took the loss.