The Chicago Cubs got three first inning runs again Thursday, but they managed to add insurance runs in a shutout win over the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 4.

Matthew Boyd, who gave up six runs in Game 1 of the series against the Brewers, had a much better night in Game 4, striking out six batters, walking three and allowing two hits while surrendering zero runs in 4.2 innings of work.

Ian Happ, who came into the series batting just .096 in the playoffs, hammered a three-run home run into the right field bleachers in the first inning, making it four games in a row the Cubs had gotten a first inning long ball.

Freddy Peralta, who allowed two runs and struck out nine batters in Game 1, did get six more strikeouts for the Brewers in Game 4, but he gave up three earned runs and lasted just four

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