CHICAGO -- The Brewers entered Thursday knowing they would face Jake Arrieta, knowing all eyes would be on the Cubs' dominant right-hander and knowing he was trying to join Johnny Vander Meer as the second Major League pitcher to throw back-to-back no-hitters.
In a 7-2 loss at Wrigley Field, Milwaukee walked 11 batters, made two errors and couldn't get timely hits. But it did end any potential no-hitter drama early when shortstop Jonathan Villar led off the game with a broken-bat single to left field.
"The guy is a very good pitcher," Villar said.