MILWAUKEE — The first inning of Game 2 in the National League Division Series might haunt the Chicago Cubs and their dreams of a deep postseason run.

Left-hander Shota Imanaga ‘s inability to toss a zero in the opening frame doused another electric start for the Cubs. Seiya Suzuki’s three-run home run in the top of the first against Milwaukee Brewers lefty reliever Aaron Ashby quieted 42,787 fans Monday night at American Family Field.

Suzuki’s 440-foot, 111.7 mph rocket to left field was reminiscent of Michael Busch’s leadoff home run in Game 1 on Saturday that gave the Cubs early momentum.

And yet the starting pitching again let down the Cubs in a 7-3 loss that sends them back to Wrigley Field for Game 3 at 4:08 p.m. on Wednesday — on the brink of elimination.

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