In 4 ⅓ innings, Woodruff allowed five hits, three runs and three walks with six strikeouts over a season-high 94 pitches. He took his first loss of the season, falling to 4-1, while the Brewers suffered their first setback of the season with the right-hander on the mound (7-1).

The Milwaukee Brewers started their five-game, four-day series with the Cubs off on the right foot, dominating their rivals in a 7-0 victory to push the division lead to nine games heading into the second half of Monday’s doubleheader.