Brewers 4, Cubs 3

 
CHICAGO (AP) -- The start of the Cubs' 100th season since winning the World Series ended like so many seasons at Wrigley Field -- with a loss. Tony Gwynn hit a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat Chicago 4-3 Monday. [link]

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