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**Cubs Look to Rebound Against Brewers in Game 2 of NLDS After Series-Opening Loss**

MILWAUKEE – The Chicago Cubs will face the Milwaukee Brewers tonight in Game 2 of the National League Division Series at American Family Field, seeking to even the series after a decisive 9-3 loss in Game 1.

Despite the setback, Cubs manager Craig Counsell remains optimistic, stating, “We’re down 1-0. Nothing else changes besides that.” The Cubs will send left-hander Shota Imanaga to the mound, hoping he can rediscover his early-season form after struggling in his later outings. Counsell will start Justin Turner at first base and in the leadoff spot with the Brewers going with a lefty opener.

Meanwhile, the Brewers are riding high after their dominant Game 1 victory, bolstered by the quick recovery of outfielder Jackson Chourio from a hamstring injury. Chourio will lead off and play left field. Milwaukee will deploy a bullpen game strategy, starting with left-handed opener Aaron Ashby. Quinn Priester is expected to follow Ashby.

“Setting the tone is a big part of it, and we were excited to get out there,” said Brewers second baseman Brice Turang. “And we’ll take that and move on to the next game; try to set the tone in that one, too.”

The Cubs bullpen will be well-rested after Aaron Civale and Ben Brown covered the final 19 outs in Game 1. The Brewers bullpen is also at full strength, with Trevor Megill and Abner Uribe expected to get some work.

First pitch is scheduled for 8:08 p.m. CT and will be broadcast on TBS, truTV, and HBO Max.

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