Don’t expect the Cubs (6-10) to have an easy go of it facing the Milwaukee Brewers (8-7) this time around.
The Cubs opened up their home schedule by taking two of three from the Brewers back on April 12-15—their lone series win to date—but Milwaukee and Chicago are two teams heading in opposite directions.
The Brewers piled on 20 runs against the Pittsburgh Pirates yesterday and outscored the Buccos 36-1 in a three-game sweep.
The Cubs, meanwhile, haven’t scored 36 runs in their past eight games combined.
Cubs’ starting pitching has shined the past eight times out, compiling a 2.33 ERA and striking out 45 hitters in 46.1 innings, but they should be prepared to face their toughest test of the year against Milwaukee.
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