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MILWAUKEE — This National League Division Series hinges on the Cubs’ offense.
Given that left-handers Matthew Boyd and Shota Imanaga look shaky and right-hander Cade Horton is injured, the offense might have to carry the Cubs if they hope to go further in the playoffs. The offense was a no-show in Saturday’s 9-3 loss in Game 1.
The Brewers aren’t seen as this high-scoring team with a ton of slug in their lineup — they finished 22nd in the majors in homers, relying on contact to score runs — but they do a good job of finding the gaps and taking the extra base with their speed.