Soler, Lester lead Cubs to 6-1 win over Brewers (Yahoo Sports)

Jorge Soler hit a three-run homer during a five-run first inning, Jon Lester pitched into the seventh and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-1 on Wednesday night for their 17th win in 20 games. Soler's shot capped the inning after RBI singles by Ben Zobrist and Addison Russell. Brewers starter Jimmy Nelson (6-13) walked leadoff batter Dexter Fowler then hit Kris Bryant with a pitch to begin the first.