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Michael Busch hit a three-run double off Jacob Misiorowski, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 for their third consecutive victory over the NL Central leaders
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Matt Shaw’s intention was to lay down a bunt, but the fastball from Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorowski buzzed in at 100.1 mph, veering high and tight and resulting in a foul ball that was more survival than sacrifice attempt.
Milwaukee Brewers slugger Christian Yelich isn’t concerned after the club’s third straight loss to the Chicago Cubs in tight NL Central race
Matt Shaw added a solo homer as the Cubs won for the fifth time in six games. Colin Rea (10-5) pitched three-hit ball into the sixth inning.
Rookie right-hander Jacob Misiorowski (4-1, 3.89) starts for Milwaukee while right-hander Colin Rea (9-5, 3.99), a former Brewer, counters for Chicago. The team also made several roster moves ahead of the game,
The Cubs NL Central chances are not great. However, there is a chance the Cubs win NL Central division and shock the Brewers.
There isn't a lot of love lost between the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers. While historically the St. Louis Cardinals have been viewed as the Cubs' archriva