The first team on the outside looking in, the Reds (56-50), are momentarily the greatest threat to either the Brewers or Cubs for a playoff spot at all, and they're 6½ back.

The Chicago Cubs came into the stadium formerly known as Miller Park on Monday to face a Milwaukee Brewers team that has found a new identity.

Misiorowski then threw a 1-2-3 fourth to finish his night having retired the final 10 batters he faced.

The Milwaukee Brewers swung a trade for Danny Jansen on Monday evening.

Chourio quickly proved his value as an offensive threat at the top of Milwaukee’s order, making his contract look like a steal. He finished third in NL Rookie of the Year voting and 22nd in MVP voting, playing a key role in Milwaukee capturing its third NL Central title in four seasons.

The Brewers are favored in this one, at -123, while the underdog Cubs have +103 odds to upset.

The Boston Red Sox and Jarren Duran will take the field against the Minnesota Twins and Byron Buxton on Tuesday at 7:40 p.m. ET, in the second game of a three-game series at Target Field.