MILWAUKEE, Wisc. (WGN) — Monday night started off with so much Seiya Suzuki-fueled promise, but the Milwaukee Brewers' lineup was once more too powerful for the Chicago Cubs pitching staff to overcome.

Down 0-1 heading into Game 2 of the National League Division Series, the Cubs were hoping to even the standings at one all against the MLB-best Brewers, but after a quick strike in the first inning, the bats went silent in a 7-3 defeat at American Family Field.

Manager Craig Counsell made the decision to bat Justin Turner at leadoff to start the game, and Turner, who hadn't batted leadoff since 2016, flew out to start the evening's festivities.

Nico Hoerner and Kyle Tucker followed Turner with back-to-back walks, putting runners at first and second with one out. Suzuki stepped to the plat

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