The Brewers offense exploded again in their opening game of the series against the division rival Chicago Cubs. Kyle Hendricks was on the hill for Chicago facing Adrian Houser. With the Brewers looking to continue their win streak, this game was an important one to begin the homestand. Kolten Wong was placed back in the leadoff role, with Andrew McCutchen being moved to cleanup. This lineup proved to work nicely, jumping on Kyle Hendricks early and not looking back.
The first inning was clean for both teams, with no hits given up. Milwaukee scored quickly though in the second after Rowdy Tellez hit a double off the right-field wall.