Javier Assad, Cubs blank Brewers

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Chicago's Nico Hoerner sparked a three-run frame in the fifth inning to break a scoreless stalemate, while Javier Assad pitched six shutout innings in the Cubs' 5-0 victory over the visiting Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday.

Dansby Swanson added his third home run of the season as Chicago took the three-game series, 2-1.

The Brewers, who had scored all eight of their runs of the s