CHICAGO -- Matt Shaw ’s intention was to lay down a bunt, but the fastball from Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorowski buzzed in at 100.1 mph, veering high and tight and resulting in a foul ball that was more survival than sacrifice attempt. It began a battle that, at one point, had Misiorowski even smiling on the mound.

In the third inning on Wednesday night, Shaw and Misiorowski engaged in an 11-pitch confrontation that ended with the Cubs rookie drawing a walk to load the bases. It was a moment that led to the moment -- Michael Busch’s three-run double to help the Cubs pull off a 4-3 win over the rival Brewers.

Shaw also added his 11th homer of the year (a solo shot to left off reliever Jared Koenig in the eighth inning) and made a brilliant barehanded play in the sixth to rob Anthony

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