MILWAUKEE — Ian Happ hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning and the Chicago Cubs beat Milwaukee 5-3 on Saturday, ending the Brewers’ winning streak at five games.
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Chicago's Ian Happ, right, is congratulated by Seiya Suzuki after hitting the go-ahead two-run home run during the eighth inning against the Brewers on Saturday.
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Milwaukee's Brice Turang looks to first after forcing Chicago's Ian Happ out at second during the fourth inning of the Brewers' 3-1 win over the Cubs on May 3 in Chicago.
Milwaukee's William Contreras tosses his bat after hitting an RBI single during the eighth inning of the Brewers' 3-1 win over the Chicago Cubs on May 3 in Chicago.
Cubs manager Craig Counsell, center, talks with Milwaukee Brewers' coaches before a game May 4 in Chicago.
Cubs manager Craig Counsell, second from right, talks with Milwaukee Brewers' coaches before a game May 4 in Chicago.
Chicago's Nico Hoerner celebrates his home run off Milwaukee starter Tobias Myers during the first inning of the Cubs' 6-5 win over the Brewers on May 4 in Chicago.
Chicago's Christopher Morel, right, celebrates his two-run home run with Ian Happ during the third inning of the Cubs' 6-5 win over the Brewers on May 4 in Chicago.
Cubs manager Craig Counsell smiles as he watches players warm up before a game against the Milwaukee Brewers on May 5 in Chicago.
Chicago's Christopher Morel, right, is out at first base as Milwaukee first baseman Tyler Black catches the ball during the fourth inning of the Cubs' 5-0 win over the Brewers on May 5 in Chicago.
Milwaukee starter Freddy Peralta wipes his face as he listens to pitching coach Chris Hook during the fifth inning of the Brewers' 5-0 loss to the Chicago Cubs on May 5 in Chicago. Peralta picked up the loss after allowing three hits and three earned runs over five innings.
Cubs manager Craig Counsell walks out of the dugout to talk to reporters about his return to American Family Field before a game against the Milwaukee Brewers May 27 in Milwaukee.
Cubs manager Craig Counsell talks to reporters about his return to American Family Field to face his former team before a game against the Brewers on May 27 in Milwaukee.
Cubs manager Craig Counsell walks out to exchange lineups before a game against the Milwaukee Brewers in his return to American Family Field on May 27.
Brewers manager Pat Murphy, right, and Cubs manager Craig Counsell, left, exchange lineups before their teams squared off on May 27 in Milwaukee.
Brewers manager Pat Murphy, right, and Cubs manager Craig Counsell, left, exchange lineups before a game May 27 at American Family Field in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee reliever Bryan Hudson reacts after getting Chicago's Dansby Swanson to strike out during the seventh inning of the Brewers' 5-1 win over the Cubs on May 27 in Milwaukee. Hudson earned the win after allowing one hit over two scoreless innings of relief work.
Milwaukee's Willy Adames celebrates after hitting a three-run home run during the eighth inning of the Brewers' 5-1 win over the Chicago Cubs on May 27 in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee's Andruw Monasterio drenches teammate Willy Adames after the Brewers' 5-1 win over the Chicago Cubs on May 27 in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee starter Freddy Peralta throws during the first inning of the Brewers' 6-3 loss to the Chicago Cubs in 10 innings on May 28 in Milwaukee. Peralta didn't earn a decision after allowing three hits and one earned run while striking out 11 batters over 5 ⅔ innings.
Chicago's Michael Busch is congratulated after hitting a home run during the third inning of the Cubs' 6-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers in 10 innings on May 28 in Milwaukee.
Chicago's Cody Bellinger makes a leaping catch at the wall on a ball hit by Milwaukee's Willy Adames during the seventh inning of the Cubs' 6-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers in 10 innings on May 28 in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee's Willy Adames hits an RBI single during the ninth inning of the Brewers' 6-3 extra-innings loss to the Chicago Cubs on May 28 in Milwaukee.
Chicago's Ian Happ reacts after hitting a two-run double during the 10th inning of the Cubs' 6-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on May 28 in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee starter Bryse Wilson throws during the first inning of the Brewers' 10-6 win over the Chicago Cubs on May 29 in Milwaukee. Wilson didn't earn a decision after allowing six hits and four runs, three earned, over four innings.
Milwaukee's Joey Ortiz reacts after hitting a double during the first inning of the Brewers' 10-6 win over the Chicago Cubs on May 29 in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee's Christian Yelich rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning of the Brewers' 10-6 win over the Chicago Cubs on May 29 in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee's Willy Adames reacts after scoring a run on a double by Gary Sánchez during the third inning of the Brewers' 10-6 win over the Chicago Cubs on May 29 in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee's Blake Perkins reacts after hitting a double during the second inning of the Brewers' 10-6 win over the Chicago Cubs on May 29 in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee's Willy Adames reacts after hitting a two-run home run during the seventh inning of the Brewers' 10-6 win over the Chicago Cubs on May 29 in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee's Blake Perkins is soaked after the Brewers defeated the Chicago Cubs 10-6 on May 29 in Milwaukee. Perkins made a leaping grab at the center field fence to rob Christopher Morel of a two-run homer in the top of the third before delivering a home run in the bottom of the inning.
Milwaukee's Gary Sánchez hits an RBI sacrifice fly during the second inning of the Brewers' 6-4 win over the Chicago Cubs on May 30 in Milwaukee. Sánchez followed that with a tiebreaking two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning.
Milwaukee's Sal Frelick slides safely past Chicago catcher Miguel Amaya during the second inning of the Brewers' 6-4 win over the Cubs on May 30 in Milwaukee.
Chicago's Christopher Morel reacts after hitting a home run during the eighth inning of the Cubs' 6-4 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on May 30 in Milwaukee.
Chicago's Mike Tauchman can't catch a two-run home run hit by Milwaukee's Gary Sánchez during the eighth inning of the Brewers' 6-4 win over the Cubs on May 30 in Milwaukee.
