CHICAGO, Ill (WSAU) — For the second day in a row the Milwaukee Brewers missed a chance to advance to the next round of the MLB playoffs. The Chicago Cubs beat the Brewers again, this time a 6-0 shutout at Wrigley Field on Thursday night.
Once again the Cubs scored early with three runs in the first inning on a three-run homer from Ian Happ. Kyle Tucker and Michael Busch added solo shot as they added on single runs in the 6th, 7th and 8th innings. The Brewers managed only three hits in the contest.
The Brewers sent Game 1 starter Freddy Peralta out on short rest and it didn’t work. He gave up three runs on three hits with 6 Ks and two walks in four innings.
Cubs game 1 started Matthew Boyd tossed 4 2/3 scoreless innings. Daniel Palencia picked up the win in relief.
The series is now tied at 2-2 and the two teams will play in an elimination game Saturday at American Family Field in Milwaukee. Pre-game show is 6:30 on WSAU.
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