Caleb Gindl had three hits, including a triple and a two-run home run as the Milwaukee Brewers rolled to a 6-1 win over the Chicago Cubs at Miller Park on Monday night.
Wily Peralta (10-15) pitched six solid innings for his 10th win of the season. Peralta struck out seven and walked two. He allowed an unearned run on five hits.
Edwin Jackson (8-16) lasted just four innings before he was lifted for a pinch hitter. He allowed two runs on two hits and three walks and wasn’t happy about being pulled in a 2-0 game. The 16 losses is the most of any pitcher in the National League. Wily Peralta is next with 15 defeats.
Marco Estrada (6-4, 4.29) pitches tonight’s game two of the series for the Brewers. Jeff Samardzija (8-12, 4.76) gets the nod for the Cubs.