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The Brewers scored six runs in the first inning, three more in the second and never looked back against the Cubs. But Jackson Chourio left injured.
Happ, the longest-tenured Cubs player, homered in the first inning of Game 4 of the NLDS on Thursday to help send the series back to Milwaukee for a decisive Game 5.
Chicago Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd, pitching on three days’ rest, will start Game 1 on Saturday in the National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers.
While bagging their first playoff win since 2017, the Cubs also showed the blueprint for how they can keep advancing.