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SB Nation on MSNChicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers Game 2 preview, Tuesday 8/19, 7:05 CT
The Cubs defeated the Brewers in Game 1 of the doubleheader 6-4. Owen Caissie hit his first MLB home run and drove in three, and Willi Castro hit a three-run blast for his first Cubs homer. Daniel Palencia recorded his 17th save with a game-ending double play.
A Chicago Cubs fan was razzed a bit during the team's win against the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday afternoon for working on his laptop during the game.
The Chicago Cubs have needed a lift. The Cubs started the first game of the Tuesday doubleheader against the Milwaukee Brewers nine games back in the National League Central. The Cubs were four up on Cincinnati, who is looking to grab one of the final three wildcard spots.
The Brewers and Cubs play a doubleheader at Wrigley Field, and it's a Brew Crew Tuesday on FOX6. From Milwaukee to Chicago, fans are at bars to enjoy the action.
BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs lead 2-1 in a five-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers. Chicago has gone 40-24 at home and 72-54 overall. The Cubs have gone 32-10 in games when they did not allow a home run.
Major League Baseball power rankings have become the Milwaukee Brewers ' world. The other 29 teams are just living in it. After not losing a game in August until the 17th day of the month, national pundits are beginning to admit that the Brewers are not only really good,