Cade Horton exited with a finger blister in the Cubs' third against Milwaukee, going 2 2/3 innings, allowing four hits, one walk and a hit-by-pitch while striking out three. Brice Turang answered with a solo homer in the third to put the Brewers on top 1-0 as Horton departed.

Drew Pomeranz came on with two outs and the bases loaded, escaping the jam by retiring Blake Perkins and holding Milwaukee’s lead. Horton entered Monday's doubleheader with a 7-3 record and a 3.07 ERA, and the Cubs will monitor the blister ahead of the nightcap at 7:05 p.m. CT.

Fantasy takeaway: health matters for Horton pitchers, and his early exit reshapes Cubs bullpen plans in a rare day-night pairing. Turang’s homer highlights Milwaukee’s opportunistic approach, while Pomeranz’s out of the jam appearance is a small boost for Chicago’s relief usage in upcoming starts.