CHICAGO -- 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 .

On Tuesday night, Taillon was activated from the injured list and rejoined the group with a quality start, helping guide the Cubs to a 4-1 win over the Brewers that sealed a sweep of the day’s doubleheader at Wrigley Field. His six-inning performance helped lower Chicago’s rotation ERA to a Major League-leading 3.10 since the All-Star break.

The timing of Taillon’s return also positioned the Cubs to trim their deficit in the National League Central to seven games behind the first-place Brewers. There is still a ways to go for Chicag

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