Cubs Hang On To Beat Brewers, 7-6
Chicago homered four times Friday night.
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Chicago homered four times Friday night.
Jason Hammel and Jimmy Nelson opposes each other tonight at Miller Park.
Aramis Ramirez homered and broke an eighth-inning tie with a two-run single.
Milwaukee topped Chicago, 6-1.
Lester rediscovered his command and efficiency in beating the Brewers.
Lester threw seven scoreless innings, and Russell hit his first career homer.
Wily Peralta opposes Jon Lester at Wrigley Field this afternoon.
Anthony Rizzo hit a three-run homer off Kyle Lohse, and Jason Hammel allowed one run in five innings.
Mike Fiers has always been a late bloomer.
Milwaukee hit five home runs Sunday.
"We just thought it was too much displacement to move our fans," Kenney says.
Duke had a 2.45 ERA in 2014.
Anthony Rizzo had a two-run homer among his three hits, and the young Chicago Cubs finished 2014 on a high note with a 5-2 victory Sunday over the Milwaukee Brewers.
The Chicago Cubs lead the major leagues in strikeouts, and Milwaukee starter Wily Peralta took full advantage of their free-swinging ways.
Chris Coghlan hit a leadoff homer, and Javier Baez had his second career three-hit game.
Eric Jokisch opposes Jimmy Nelson tonight at Miller Park.
Put it on your calendar -- crosstown foes play from July 10-12 at Wrigley and Aug. 14-16 at The Cell.
"It is mostly about him staying in himself and staying more focused in his zone," Rick Renteria says of Javier Baez.
Starlin Castro has a high left ankle sprain that will keep him out for September.
Matt Garza opposes Kyle Hendricks tonight at Wrigley Field.
Starlin Castro is hitting .292 this season.
Jake Arrieta pitched six solid innings and the Chicago Cubs handed the Milwaukee Brewers their seventh straight loss, 7-1 Tuesday night.
Yovani Gallardo opposes Jake Arrieta tonight at Wrigley Field.
Welington Castillo and Luis Valbuena each homered.
