The Milwaukee Brewers won a satisfying victory over the Chicago Cubs last night in the first of three in this big series between these division rivals who entered the series tied for the best record in the National League. After falling behind early, the Brewer offense showed some real life after a sluggish series versus the Marlins, and Milwaukee ended up with a fairly comfortable 8-4 win.
Tonight, the Cubs will look to even the series with help from a former Brewer, Colin Rea. And as trade rumors swirl around the Brewers and the league, one of this season’s most consequential players traded, Quinn Priester, will take the hill for the home nine.