The Chicago Cubs scored seven runs in the third inning and hung on for a 10-5 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday.
Welington Castillo drove in three runs on two hits, including a two-run double in the third. Matt Szczur later hit a solo home run to provide Chicago some insurance.
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Edwin Jackson started for the Cubs and threw three scoreless innings.
Brewers starter Jimmy Nelson was charged with five runs in 2 1/3 innings, and Mike Strong allowed three runs while only recording one out. Milwaukee got a solo home run from Adam Lind, who was acquired in an offseason trade with Toronto.
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