Ian Happ

Michael Busch and Dansby Swanson each had two hits as the Cubs twice escaped based-loaded jams to end NL Central-leading Milwaukee's three-game winning streak

Happ's home run was his 16th of the season. He belted a solo shot off Tobias Myers in the sixth inning. Happ hit just two home runs in his first 47 games of the season, but has since hit 14 home runs in his last 49 games. He's hitting .237 with 59 RBI and seven stolen bases on the year.

Tauchman returns after missing about a month with a groin strain. Alexander Canario was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move. Tauchman's absence opened up regular playing time in centerfield for Pete Crow-Armstrong. Now the Cubs are back to having four spots for Tauchman, Crow-Armstrong, Christopher Morel, Seiya Suzuki, and Ian Happ. Tauchman is hitting .259 with five home runs, 19 RBI and five steals in 220 at-bats this year.

Helsley made things interesting as he allowed a one-out single to Seiya Suzuki -- who then advanced to second on a wild pitch. He rallied though to get Ian Happ on a ground ball to third base and Christopher Morel on strikes to end it. Helsley has been an unstoppable force out of the Cardinals' bullpen this season, posting a 2.36 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and a 48/17 K/BB ratio over 42 innings while securing 32 saves in 34 chances.

Against the Orioles on Tuesday, Ian Happ launched a three-run home run over the right field fence of Camden Yards, giving the Cubs a commanding 7-2 lead in the fourth inning ahead of their 9-2 win. The ball landed on the famous Eutaw Street in Baltimore, making Happ the second Cubs player to hit a home run on the famed...