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

The Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs were set to play a doubleheader on Monday, but Game 2 was rained out, setting up a doubleheader for Tuesday instead. In G

This was supposed to be a make-or-break series. But then the Brewers won 14 straight while the Cubs replaced their bats with pool noodles.

SportsLine's model simulated Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs 10,000 times and revealed its MLB picks for Monday afternoon's Game 1 matchup at Wrigley Field in Chicago

And per Marquee Sports Network, since 1917 his batting average of .315 with RISP is tied for the best in club history (minimum 500 at-bats) with three-time All-Star Mark Grace. His .315 is also second-best in all of baseball for players with a minimum of 100 at-bats).

With the Cubs holding one of the best records in baseball and Thursday’s 5 p.m. CT Trade Deadline looming – offering an opportunity to further bolster the roster – the team has invested to continue its longtime partnership with president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer.

The Cubs have placed Miguel Amaya on the IL with an ankle injury and called up their top prospect, outfielder Owen Caissie.

After Friday night’s result, the Cubs are second in the National League Central, five games back of the Milwaukee Brewers for first in the division. Chicago does hold the first Wild Card spot in the NL, 4.5 games ahead of the New York Mets, who sit third in the WC standings.

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