MILWAUKEE — Another blown lead at American Family Field came to mind as the Cubs squandered a six-run advantage and fell 8-6 to the Brewers in the series opener Monday.
The Brewers hadn’t overcome such a steep deficit since the Cubs’ visit this same time of year in 2021. A sweep, capped by a blown seven-run lead, was part of an 11-game losing streak. The skid sunk the Cubs’ contention aspirations and laid the groundwork for a dramatic teardown at the trade deadline.
