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SB Nation on MSNChicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers Game 2 preview, Tuesday 8/19, 7:05 CT
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.
The Chicago Cubs have needed a lift. The Cubs started the first game of the Tuesday doubleheader against the Milwaukee Brewers nine games back in the National League Central. The Cubs were four up on Cincinnati, who is looking to grab one of the final three wildcard spots.
BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs lead 2-1 in a five-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers. Chicago has gone 40-24 at home and 72-54 overall. The Cubs have gone 32-10 in games when they did not allow a home run.
The Brewers and Cubs play a doubleheader at Wrigley Field, and it's a Brew Crew Tuesday on FOX6. From Milwaukee to Chicago, fans are at bars to enjoy the action.
Freddy Peralta allowed one hit in six innings for his major league-leading 15th win, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 7-0 on Monday. Milwaukee won for the 15th time in 16 games and extended its NL Central lead to nine over the rival Cubs.
Everything you need to know about the MLB matchup between the Chicago Cubs and the Milwaukee Brewers, including how to watch and team news.
After Monday's scheduled split doubleheader was limited to only the matinee due to impending storms, the Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs will attempt to get both games in on Tuesday, Aug. 19 at Wrigley Field.