In the first of a four-game series between the Chicago Cubs (73-43) and the Milwaukee Brewers (52-64) at Wrigley Field, Trevor Cahill (1-3, 3.07 ERA) and Matt Garza (4-4, 4.83 ERA) get the start. The game starts at 1:20 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Aug. 16 and will air on WGN and FSWI.
In his most recent outing, Cahill pitched 1.0 inning, giving up one run and walking three in an 8-4 loss to the Pirates. Anthony Rizzo (.291, 71 Rs, 25 HRs, 85 RBIs, 3 SBs) continued his strong season Sunday, going 3 for 4 with one run, one home run, and three RBIs. The Brewers were victorious over the Braves 11-3 the last time Garza pitched. He went 6.0 innings, allowing two runs, striking out two and walking three. Ryan Braun (.328, 61 Rs, 22 HRs, 65 RBIs, 13 SBs) has been hitting the ball well for the Brewers, going 3 for 4 Sunday with three runs, two home runs, and six RBIs.
Notes
When leading after seven innings, Chicago is 40-19, while Milwaukee is 21-29.
The Brewers are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The Cubs have a 17-17 record when opponents give up two walks or less.
When they outhit their opponents, the Brewers are 43-9. The Cubs have a 61-12 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 23rd in runs, Milwaukee has earned 481 this season. Chicago ranks third with 589 runs.
Ranking 17th, Milwaukee is in the bottom half of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.734). Chicago ranks in the top five at third with an OPS of .777.
When the Brewers allow at least one home run, they are 32-48. When the Cubs allow one or more homers, they have a 38-35 record.
