The Chicago Cubs gave the Wrigley faithful plenty of reasons to voice their displeasure in an uninspired 7-0 loss to Milwaukee in Game 1 of the planned doubleheader.

The Chicago Cubs were dominated in game one against Milwaukee, but they didn't look the same in day two of action. Owen Caissie stepped up to replace Kyle Tucker and showed what he can do.

By taking both games Tuesday, Chicago moved within seven games of the NL Central-leading Brewers, who led early in the second game before dropping to 55-15 when they score first.

The Chicago Cubs are in the middle of a critical series with their divisional rival, the Milwaukee Brewers, which could affect the lead for the National League Central.

Chad Patrick allowed five earned runs and took the loss for Milwaukee. It was the first game of the doubleheader following a rain-out on Monday. CHICAGO - Owen Caissie homered and drove in three runs, and the Chicago Cubs held off the Milwaukee Brewers for a 6-4 win in the opener of a split doubleheader on Tuesday.

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Cade Horton exited with a blister on his right middle finger in the third inning of a 7-0 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday

The Chicago Cubs have a critical five-game series with their divisional rival, the Milwaukee Brewers. The Brewers recently had their 14-game winning streak snapped by the Cincinnati Reds.

CHICAGO — Three innings into Monday’s scheduled doubleheader at Wrigley Field, Chicago Cubs starter Cade Horton walked off the mound with a blister on his right middle finger, an issue that will put even more stress on a pitching staff that has kept the club afloat.

Reminder: Heroes and Goats are determined by WPA scores and are in no way subjective. Billy Goat: Nico Hoerner (-.143). 0-3 Goat: Owen Caissie (-.086). 1-3 Kid: Willi Castro (-.081). 0-3 WPA Play of the Game: Caleb Durbin’s one-out homer in the fifth made it a 2-0 game. (.122)

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Cade Horton was forced to leave his Monday start against the Milwaukee Brewers due to a potential injury.

With one of the easiest remaining schedules in MLB, the Chicago Cubs must find a way to get themselves out of their ongoing slump.