The Cubs finally crossed the 3-run barrier in the playoffs for the first time in eight years. But adding on after a strong first inning was a problem in Wednesday’s must-win Game 3 against Milwaukee.

After building a 4-1 lead in the first, the Cubs didn’t score again, but managed to hang on for a 4-3 victory at Wrigley Field, and move to a 2-1 deficit in the best-of-five series. The win forced Game 4 on Thursday, which is set to begin at 8:08 p.m., but will move up an hour if the Dodgers sweep the Phillies.

Brad Keller recorded a four-out save, retiring the side in order in the ninth inning.

The Cubs got rolling with a 4-run first inning, which was significant because it ended their eight-year streak of scoring 3 runs or fewer in playoff games.

They hadn’t scored 4 runs since Game 5 of

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