Contreras' 2-run single leads Brewers past Cubs 3-1
Posted: Apr 1, 2023 8:30 PM CDT
By PATRICK ROSE Associated Press
CHICAGO (AP) — William Contreras hit a tiebreaking two-run single in Milwaukee's three-run eighth inning, and the Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 3-1 for the team's first win of the season.
Brandon Woodruff pitched six sharp innings for Milwaukee, and Devin Williams worked a rocky ninth for the save.
The Brewers lost 4-0 to the Cubs on Thursday on opening day.
Dansby Swanson collected three more hits for Chicago, and Ian Happ homered.
Justin Steele struck out eight in six innings.