Kirk Nieuwenhuis drilled two home runs as the Brewers blasted the Cubs 6-1 at Miller Park. Nieuwenhuis went long in the fourth and eighth innings for the Brew Crew. Jonathan Lucroy clubbed a two-run homer as well, while Zach Davies gave up one run over six-and-a-third to get the win.
Addison Russell singled in the lone run for the Cubs. John Lackey gave up three runs over six innings to take the loss.
Rubber game of the 3-game series is this afternoon in Milwaukee.