As the Brewers prepare for the postseason, they called up Eric Lauer to get the start against the Cubs. Lauer hasn’t pitched since May 20 due to a shoulder injury. He would go against an offense that was red hot to start the second half of the season, but then went cold as they fought for their playoff lives. On Saturday, the Cubs needed a win and a Marlins loss to keep their playoff hopes alive.
They were off to a hot start against the rusty Lauer. The Cubs put up a six spot in the top of the first inning, highlighted by a leadoff home run from Christopher Morel that went off the X Golf windows in left field.