Chicago Cubs starter Cade Horton left Game 1 of Monday’s doubleheader against the Milwaukee Brewers in the third inning with a blister.

The Cubs are set to host the best team in baseball, the Brewers, for a five-game series this week at Wrigley Field. It starts with a doubleheader on Monday. Several weeks ago, it looked like this would be a huge series to shape how the division race for the NL Central title would shake out.

Brandon Woodruff (4-0, 2.06) starts for the Brewers and will be countered by Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon (7-6, 4.44). The Cubs won Game 1, 6-4. With two outs in the first, William Contreras singles, Christian Yelich walked and Andrew Vaughn singled to drive in Contreras for the quick 1-0 lead.

The Chicago Cubs have needed a lift. The Cubs started the first game of the Tuesday doubleheader against the Milwaukee Brewers nine games back in the National League Central. The Cubs were four up on Cincinnati, who is looking to grab one of the final three wildcard spots.

The Chicago Cubs have been hit with a harsh dose of reality over the last few weeks, watching their lead disappear in the National League Central while the Milw

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The Chicago Cubs could have a star pitcher on their hands. Daniel Palencia has been incredible in over 40 appearances for Craig Counsell's club.

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Hayden Christensen took his daughter, Briar Rose, out to the ballgame. The “Star Wars” actor, 44, and his 10-year-old daughter, whom he shares with ex Rachel Bilson, enjoyed a rare public outing together at the Chicago Cubs home game at Wrigley Field on Friday.

From Carver-Hawkeye Arena to Wrigley Field, Iowa women’s basketball coaches can do it all. Current Iowa women’s basketball head coacch Jan Jensen, and previous head coach Lisa Bluder are being hosted by the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.