Right-hander Jameson Taillon held the Brewers to one run in six innings to set the Cubs up for a 4-1 victory in Game 2. It was his first start back from a seven-week stint on the injured list with a strained right calf.

Last week, the Chicago Cubs called up top prospect Owen Caissie but chose not to immediately slot him into the starting lineup. In fact, during the weekend series against the Pittsburgh Pirates, he had just one plate appearance,

The Chicago Cubs are in a fairly high stakes battle right now with the Milwaukee Brewers. They are forced to face the No.1 team in baseball amidst quite an offe

Unfortunately for Caissie, Blue Jays outfielder Davis Schneider didn't care about any of that. Caissie looked to have an extra-base hit in his first major-league at-bat, but was robbed of it after a diving catch by Schneider in left field.

Chicago Cubs pitcher Daniel Palencia (48), Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw (6), and Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly (15) celebrate after the Cubs defeated the Milwaukee Brewers, 4-3, at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Cubs rookie Owen Caissie has not played much since arriving with a hot bat from Triple A. That is not likely to change.