The Cubs come into the final series of August on a nice little run, having won eight of their last 12 games. The Brewers, on the other hand, have won all eight of their last eight to gain ground on their rivals. That was supposed to have been a stretch that saw the Cubs pull ahead, or at least close, with the Brewers facing much tougher competition.
There’s no comparing schedules now, though, as these teams are finally squaring off again for what feels like the first time in forever. The task of getting the Cubs off to a strong start falls to Jameson Taillon, who has cooled significantly since his successful run that spanned most of July and part of August.