CHICAGO -- September came a day early for the Brewers, who figure to use the whole roster in an attempt to stay in the National League playoff picture.\n\nSaturday’s 2-0 win over the Cubs began with a first-inning rally started by a leadoff man,
\n\n \n\n“You kind of knew going in that it was going to be that style of a game,” said Milwaukee starter
Davies and the Brewers’ bullpen insured the lead stood. Davies pitched 4 2/3 innings on 77 pitches before yielding to
\n\nCubs manager Joe Maddon still considers the division a three-team race.\n\n“Of course, absolutely I do. They play us tough,” Maddon said. “You can't discount their defense. They have played well against us on the other side of the ball. They have a lot of good names over there. I know Moustakas has been hurt. They want him back badly, I'm sure. Cain came in late. Braun. They beat us today without two of their better right-handed hitters, also against a left-handed pitcher. So, they've got to take some solace in that, too.”\n\nThe Brewers won with pitching, starting with Davies. He entered the day with losses in each of his previous five starts, a streak that was poised to end Saturday had he been given the opportunity to complete the fifth inning.\n\n“Look, today is a day we know we have a bunch of fresh guys coming tomorrow,” Counsell said. “We planned today out to be a really aggressive day. I told Zach before the game we’re going to have to be really aggressive. There’s going to be some days we can do it, and other days we’re a little taxed that we can’t.”\n\nTwo of the Brewers’ September pitching additions,