Owen Caissie was the catalyst for the Cubs in Game 1. His day of personal firsts provided moments that were sorely needed for a team that was slumping.

The baseball that Owen Caissie launched over the left-center gap on Tuesday afternoon hit the bleachers and ricocheted back into the outfield. By the time the Cubs rookie was receiving high fives and helmet slaps in the home dugout,

The Chicago Cubs have a lot to be excited about this season, but outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is one of the most exciting players in all of baseball already.

The Myrtle Beach Pelicans kenneled the Charleston RiverDogs (Rays), 8-2. Alfredo Romero pitched the first 3.1 innings and allowed one run on one hit. He did have trouble finding the zone as Romero walked five and hit one batter. He struck out five.

During Chicago's matinee contest against the Milwaukee Brewers, cameras panned to a fan with a laptop—and a mouse—on his lap. Jon Sciambi and Jim Deshaies were on the call for Marquee Sports Network, and had a hilarious reaction:

Brandon Woodruff (4-0, 2.06) starts for the Brewers and will be countered by Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon (7-6, 4.44). The Cubs won Game 1, 6-4. For the second straight inning, Woodruff opened with a walk.

The Chicago Cubs have needed a lift. The Cubs started the first game of the Tuesday doubleheader against the Milwaukee Brewers nine games back in the National League Central. The Cubs were four up on Cincinnati, who is looking to grab one of the final three wildcard spots.