Cubs' Owen Caissie Hits First Career Homer in 6-4 Win Over Brewers

Rookie Owen Caissie made a significant impact in the Chicago Cubs' 6-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers in the first game of a doubleheader, hitting his first major league home run and driving in three runs. Caissie also recorded his first RBIs with a two-run single in the first inning and made key defensive plays in right field. The Cubs built an early lead with Caissie's contributions and a three-run homer by Willi Castro, holding off a Brewers rally led by Christian Yelich and Sal Frelick. Cubs manager Craig Counsell highlighted Caissie's performance as a spark for the team's struggling offense, noting the young outfielder's potential to be a key player in the team's playoff push. The win brought the Cubs closer to the NL Central-leading Brewers while improving their record against Milwaukee this season. Caissie's emergence alongside teammates Kyle Tucker and Pete Crow-Armstrong is seen as a positive sign for the Cubs' future.