The Cubs immediately stumbled out of the gate against the Brewers Monday night and fell in a hole they could not get out of. The sloppy opening frame was followed by a lackluster offensive performance as Milwaukee won its nine consecutive game rather easily.
Jameson Taillon was flat right out of the gate and Christian Yelich took him deep in the first at-bat of the game. Dansby Swanson made an uncharacteristic throwing error on a possible double play ball to put runners on second and third with just one out, leaving the door wide open for more damage.