Owen Caissie homered and drove in three runs, and the Chicago Cubs held off the Milwaukee Brewers for a 6-4 win in the opener of a split doubleheader.

Giannis Antetokounmpo crashed his brother's podcast interview with Sal Frelick and gives the Brewers outfielder a message of encouragement.

Caissie and utility man Willi Castro, whose first home run as a Cub accounted for three runs in the third inning, combined to drive in all six of the Cubs’ runs in Game 1. Caissie’s first major-league home run then came in the sixth inning, an opposite-field solo shot.

The Milwaukee Brewers have dominated teams lately and one thing that should be scaring opposing teams right now is the fact they have done so without arguably their best overall player. Young outfielder Jackson Chourio hasn't played in a game since July 29th due to a hamstring injury.

Veteran right-hander Shelby Miller surrendered a homer in the Brewers' 6-4 loss Game 1 loss Tuesday as he continues to settle into the bullpen.

Craig Counsell has become more than chilly about the Cubs looking up at his former team in the standings ... and apparently, George Webb burgers.

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In Hoskins’ absence, Andrew Vaughn has stepped up and been incredible for the Brewers after arriving in a trade from the Chicago White Sox. The former top prospect has posted a .325 batting average, .989 OPS, nine home runs, and 35 RBIs in just 134 plate appearances—seemingly reaching his potential as a player.