Happ contributed to the Cubs’ early offense in NLDS Game 1, part of Chicago’s attack as Milwaukee pulled away, adding to a list of Cubs hitters who flashed potential.

Happ joined Busch and Hoerner with a solo homer, illustrating Chicago’s reliance on solo shots to threaten Milwaukee’s pitching while trying to stretch rallies through individual power.

Happ homered in the sixth off Peralta as Chicago slugged three long balls, illustrating their power potential even in a loss and underscoring his role as a key run producer in this series.

Happ supplied the Cubs’ only long-ball offense with a solo homer late; his power remains Chicago’s best hope for late-inning spark against Milwaukee’s pitching staff.

Happ fueled the Cubs with timely hits and energy, reinforcing his role as a core catalyst at the top of the order.