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 The rookie right-hander pitched six shutout innings for his second
win of the month, and the Milwaukee Brewers avoided a series sweep
with a 4-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs.
"I worked on some things between starts, and it translated," Davies
said. "A little of it was game plan, going after hitters, attacking
them and making sure I'm not losing strikes down in the zone and
making sure that I'm making them swing."
Davies (2-2) allowed two hits, walked one and struck out four.
"It was a great performance, I think a real confidence-builder for
him," Milwaukee manager Craig Counsell said. "I think a night like
tonight when he does what he's good at, it works. He knows that he's
got weapons to get major league hitters out."
Right-handed reliever Francisco Rodriguez worked a perfect ninth
inning for his 35th save.
Chicago starter Kyle Hendricks (7-7) took his first loss since Aug.
26 despite an improved effort. He gave up three runs on four hits in
six-plus innings. Hendricks struck out eight without issuing a walk.
"It felt so much better making pitches," Hendricks said. "My
fastball command started out pretty good, and that helped me find my
lane, which is what I've been searching for."
The Brewers (64-88) snapped a two-game losing streak. The Cubs
(89-63) saw a two-game winning run end.
Hendricks retired 14 straight Milwaukee batters through 4 2/3
innings, allowing just one ball to the outfield, before the Brewers
ended the shutout.
Shortstop Jean Segura beat out a two-out infield base hit, stole
second and came home for a 1-0 lead on third baseman Luis Sardinas'
single to shallow left.
"I thought he was really good," Cubs manager Joe Maddon said. "He
threw the ball really well, good life on the fastball, changeup was
outstanding."
Milwaukee first baseman Adam Lind launched a leadoff double to the
left field wall in the seventh and scored on left fielder Khris
Davis' first-pitch base hit to right-center that made it 2-0.
Hendricks was pulled after that for right-handed reliever Justin
Grimm.
Grimm loaded the bases with one out for Brewers catcher Martin
Maldonado, whose one-out sacrifice fly to left brought home Davis
for a 3-0 lead. Davies was pulled for pinch hitter Jason Rogers, who
walked to again load the bases.
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Cubs left-handed reliever Zac Rosscup prevented more damage, as
pinch hitter Hernan Perez grounded to third to close the inning.
Chicago right-fielder Jorge Soler broke the shutout in the bottom of
the seventh with his 10th homer of the season. He hit a towering
solo shot to left on a first pitch off Milwaukee left-handed
reliever Will Smith.
Maldonado made it 4-1 in the ninth with a two-out single down the
third base line to score Santana from third.
NOTES: INF Yadiel Rivera made his major league debut Tuesday as a
defensive replacement, becoming the eighth Brewers player to appear
in his first big league game this season. ... Milwaukee opens a
seven-game trip Thursday with the first of four in St. Louis. The
Brewers send RHP Taylor Jungmann (9-6, 3.31 ERA) against Cardinals
RHP Michael Wacha (16-6, 3.08). ... Brewers 1B Adam Lind already has
his fifth 20-home run season, and he needs just four RBIs for his
second 90-plus RBI season. ... Cubs 1B Anthony Rizzo and 3B Kris
Bryant are neck-and-neck with big stick production. Rizzo has a
30-26 lead in homers, and Bryant has a 98-95 lead in RBIs. ... The
Cubs are idle Thursday -- their final scheduled off day during the
regular season -- before they host the Pirates for three games
starting Friday in a showdown for the first National League
wild-card spot. ... The Pirates send RHP Gerrit Cole (17-8) against
Cubs LHP Jon Lester (10-11) in the opener. Chicago RHP Jake Arrieta
(20-6) goes for another win in Sunday's series finale.
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