Peralta, García lead Brewers past Cubs in twinbill opener

Freddy Peralta pitched effectively into the sixth inning, Avisail García smacked a go-ahead two-run homer and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 4-2 on Tuesday in the first game of a doubleheader. Willy Adames and Lorenzo Cain also went deep for the Brewers, who are a major league-best 35-19 on the road. Devin Williams got the final three outs for his second save after loading the bases with one out in the seventh.

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