As the Cubs have worked to get their offense back on track over the past month, the team’s rotation has done its part in holding the line. The starting staff has done so while also awaiting the return of veteran right-hander Jameson Taillon.

Coming into Tuesday's doubleheader, the Milwaukee Brewers had all the momentum over the Chicago Cubs. After a stretch of 30 wins in 35 games, they had a nine-game lead over their foes from the Windy City. But the Cubs were the better team for 18 innings at Wrigley Field.

In 4 ⅓ innings, Woodruff allowed five hits, three runs and three walks with six strikeouts over a season-high 94 pitches. He took his first loss of the season, falling to 4-1, while the Brewers suffered their first setback of the season with the right-hander on the mound (7-1).