The Cubs are playing their second do-or-die game in a week, and they’ve got the same man on the mound as in their clincher over the Padres. Jameson Taillon has been their best postseason starter so far, which isn’t say much given the sample and the competition, but even his best may not matter if the bats don’t back him up. The Cubs have hit seven homers in five playoff games, but they’ve got only 12 total runs to show for it.
Even with all his time missed to a pair of IL stints, Taillon still managed to face these Brewers three times during the season.