Porter Hodge Holds Steady in Cubs' Narrow Victory

Cubs Pitcher Delivers Strong Performance in Win

In a thrilling matchup at Wrigley Field, the Chicago Cubs emerged victorious in a nail-biting 3-2 game against the Milwaukee Brewers. The game's outcome was largely influenced by the stellar performance of Cubs pitcher Porter Hodge, who held the Brewers to just two runs over 5.2 innings of work.

Hodge's Dominance on the Mound

Hodge took control of the game early on, striking out four batters in the first two innings. He continued to cruise through the Brewers' lineup, allowing only four hits and walking two batters. His ability to command his fastball and changeup effectively kept the Brewers hitters off balance.

In the fifth inning, the Brewers threatened to break the game open with runners on second and third with one out. However, Hodge remained unfazed, inducing a ground ball double play to end the threat and preserve the Cubs' lead.

Cubs' Offensive Contributions

While Hodge was dominant on the mound, the Cubs' offense provided just enough support to secure the win. Patrick Wisdom hit a solo home run in the first inning to give the Cubs an early lead, while Seiya Suzuki added a two-run double in the third inning.

Bullpen Seals the Win

After Hodge's departure in the sixth inning, the Cubs' bullpen did an excellent job of closing out the game. Rowan Wick pitched a scoreless sixth inning, while David Robertson struck out the side in the seventh.

In the eighth inning, Scott Effross allowed a run, but Brad Wieck came on in relief and recorded the final two outs of the inning. Craig Kimbrel then pitched a perfect ninth inning to secure the save.

Cubs Improve to 10-5

With the win, the Cubs improved their record to 10-5 and remained in first place in the NL Central. Hodge's strong outing and the bullpen's lockdown performance were key factors in the victory.

The Cubs will next face the Brewers again on Wednesday in Milwaukee.