(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
Cubs Sweep Brewers in Doubleheader, Jameson Taillon Shines in Return
Chicago, IL – Jameson Taillon made a strong comeback from a calf injury, pitching six solid innings as the Chicago Cubs defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 4-1 on Tuesday night, completing a sweep of their split doubleheader.
Key Performances:
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Michael Busch drove in two runs to lead Chicago, while Ian Happ had two hits and Owen Caissie added a crucial RBI single.
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Andrew Vaughn’s first-inning RBI single accounted for Milwaukee’s only run in the second game.
The Cubs (72-54) now sit just seven games behind the NL Central-leading Brewers (79-47), improving to 4-2 on an eight-game homestand.
Game Highlights:
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Brandon Woodruff (4-1) started for Milwaukee, allowing three runs and five hits over 4 1/3 innings.
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Busch’s second-inning double drove in Caissie to give Chicago a 2-1 lead, followed by an RBI single from Nico Hoerner in the fifth.
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Matt Shaw added an insurance run in the sixth with a one-out triple, scoring on a grounder by Busch.
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Taillon (8-6) allowed five hits in his first major league start since June 29, coming back strong from a right calf strain.
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Andrew Kittredge closed the game with a 1-2-3 ninth inning for his second save.
Milwaukee played without shortstop Joey Ortiz, who left in the seventh due to a lower-body injury.
With this win, the Cubs continue their push toward closing the gap in the NL Central, fueled by strong pitching and timely hitting.
