Veteran pitcher Jameson Taillon makes a humble admission after helping the Cubs earn a much-needed doubleheader sweep vs. Brewers

The Chicago Cubs have quickly gone from favorites in the National League Central to fighting to keep the race close. Jed Hoyer spoke on his team.

Everything you need to know about the MLB matchup between the Chicago Cubs and the Milwaukee Brewers, including how to watch and team news.

The Cubs defeated the Brewers in Game 1 of the doubleheader 6-4. Owen Caissie hit his first MLB home run and drove in three, and Willi Castro hit a three-run blast for his first Cubs homer. Daniel Palencia recorded his 17th save with a game-ending double play.

Fresh off the loss of their 14-game winning streak, the Milwaukee Brewers just kept winning, taking a 7-0 victory over the Cubs at Wrigley.

Since he started in the All-Star Game, Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker owns a .182/.333/.239 slash line with just three extra-base hits and six RBIs.

As is traditional here at BCB for doubleheaders, there will be only one StoryStream with all the threads for both games. The game preview for Game 2 will post at 5 p.m. CT and will contain a brief summary of Game 1 and all the lineups,

Preview the Aug. 19 matchup between the Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

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. For the second straight inning, Woodruff opened with a walk.