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Cubs 5, Brewers 0: A great start from Javier Assad AND some good relief!

Remember after Saturday’s game, when I opened the complaint department door wide open?

It’s slammed shut and locked today after an outstanding 5-0 Cubs win over the Brewers which took the series and put the Cubs in a virtual tie for first place in the NL Central, just a few percentage points behind Milwaukee. Before the actual recap starts, then:

Back to the beginning we go!

Javier Assad continued his outstanding pitching that he’s produced all season. He scattered four hits through the first five innings, and just two Brewers got past first base in that time frame.