Aug. 03--Clayton Richard pitched six innings of one-run ball and hit an RBI double Sunday as the Cubs held on for a 4-3 victory over the Brewers. Closer Hector Rondon allowed three hits in the ninth before retiring Logan Schafer on a line drive to center field with the tying run at second to end the game. Kris Bryant left after experiencing dizzy spells after sliding into Jean Segura at second base in the fifth.
At the plate
Before his injury, Bryant poked a single to center on a 2-2 pitch to score Kyle Schwarber with the Cubs' fourth run.
On the mound
After allowing a single to Adam Lind, Richard retired the final 10 batters he faced.
In the field
Shortstop Starlin Castro committed a fielding error with two outs in the ninth, extending the Brewers' rally.
Pivotal at-bat
Castro poked an outside pitch into right field for a single that moved Jorge Soler to second in the fourth. Clayton Richard followed with an RBI double.
Key number
4 -- Ejections by manager Joe Maddon this season.
The quote
"I'm along for the ride. I'll go wherever they tell me. Hopefully I keep getting opportunities." -- Richard
Up next
At Pirates, 6:05 p.m. Monday, CSN.
