CHICAGO — The Milwaukee Brewers pitching depth has been one of the reasons the team brought the best record in baseball to Wrigley Field on Aug. 18 for a doubleheader, but Chad Patrick hasn't been a beneficiary.

Despite 18 credible big-league starts after earning a surprise roster spot out of camp, there hasn't been room to keep Patrick in the rotation, forcing the 27-year-old back to Class AAA Nashville. The Monday doubleheader with the Cubs offered Patrick another opportunity to shine, albeit likely in a short-term capacity as the "27th man" for the dual contests against the Cubs.

Patrick will start Game 2, assuming forecasted thunderstorms give the Brewers a window.

"He's obviously pitched really well up here," Brewers manager Pat Murphy said. "We're thankful we have that guy wit

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