Dansby Swanson had three hits in his Chicago Cubs debut and Marcus Stroman pitched six scoreless innings and overcame a shot clock violation en route to a 4-0 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday in the first. season day.
Swanson’s first hit with his new team was an RBI single that sparked a four-run third inning. He added two more singles with solid defense at shortstop.
Swanson left the Braves after seven seasons and signed a $177 million, seven-year deal with Chicago in free agency.
Milwaukee was limited to singles from rookie Brice Turang, Willy Adames, Brian Anderson and William Contreras. It was another rough day for Brewers ace Corbin Burnes, who allowed four hits and three walks in five innings.
For the Brewers, the Dominicans Willy Adames 3-1. Venezuelan William Contreras 4-1. The Mexican Luis Urías 4-0.
