The Cubs defeated the Brewers in Game 1 of the doubleheader 6-4. Owen Caissie hit his first MLB home run and drove in three, and Willi Castro hit a three-run blast for his first Cubs homer. Daniel Palencia recorded his 17th save with a game-ending double play.

Pat Murphy says anybody who considers the Cubs the underdogs to the Brewers at this point has things backwards. Don’t try to tell the skipper that his club still has a seven-game lead in the National

Nestor Cortes gave up three homers in the first inning while pitching for the Padres on Aug. 18, and ... that sounds familiar.

Preview the Aug. 20 matchup between the Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

Cubs manager Craig Counsell talks about Owen Caissie's performance, Willi Castro's home run and more after a 6-4 win over the Brewers

CHICAGO – The Milwaukee Brewers seek a split of their doubleheader with the Chicago Cubs as the teams square off in Game 2 on Tuesday night, Aug. 19 at Wrigley Field. Brandon Woodruff (4-0, 2.06) starts for the Brewers and will be countered by Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon (7-6, 4.44). The Cubs won Game 1, 6-4.

Chicago Cubs star Kyle Tucker is not performing well because of one reason in the opinion of Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy.