Michael Busch hit a three-run double off Jacob Misiorowski, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 for their third consecutive victory over the NL Central leaders

Misiorowski did come out of the game after four — he finished with five strikeouts in four innings and allowed only one hit, but it was a big one, the three-run double after three consecutive walks in the third. Misiorowski was actually perfect in his other three innings, but that was a rough third.

Brewers rookie phenom Jacob Misiorowski was unraveling. That much was clear after three consecutive walks, including an 11-pitch battle against Cubs rookie Matt Shaw. The Cubs fans who were packed into the stands could sense it,

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Matt Shaw’s intention was to lay down a bunt, but the fastball from Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorowski buzzed in at 100.1 mph, veering high and tight and resulting in a foul ball that was more survival than sacrifice attempt.

Rookie right-hander Jacob Misiorowski (4-1, 3.89) starts for Milwaukee while right-hander Colin Rea (9-5, 3.99), a former Brewer, counters for Chicago. The team also made several roster moves ahead of the game,