The uncharacteristic error prolonged the fifth inning of the Cubs 9-3 loss to the Brewers on Tuesday and cost the Cubs a run. As the Brewers orchestrated a three-run rally to seize control of the game, the Cubs used three pitchers in the inning.

Jackson Chourio left the Milwaukee Brewers’ game against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night with a right hamstring spasm after hitting a leadoff triple in the fifth inning.

The star outfielder blasted a shot into center field and took full advantage of an overplay by Chicago Cubs MVP candidate Pete Crow-Armstrong. As the ball bounced off the wall, Chourio kicked it into high gear, but mere strides away from a standup triple, he pulled up as he appeared to experience discomfort.

The Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs head into a three-game series at American Family Field tied for first place.

The Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs enter the series tied for first place in the NL Central and for the best record in the National League.

Sole possession of first place in the Central Division is on the line tonight as the Brewers host the Cubs at American Family Field.