With an improved exit velocity and hard-hit rate, it’s no surprise that it has translated to success in his stats as well. In the second half of the season, he has slashed .302/.344/.721 with nine home runs and 18 RBI in 30 games played.

If you're thinking about highlights from Wednesday's dramatic Chicago Cubs victory, you're probably daydreaming about Matt Shaw's clutch home run, Daniel Palencia's dramatic entrance and subsequent high-wire act or Owen Caissie's diving grab in right.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker is back in the starting lineup for Thursday’s series finale against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Matt Shaw added a solo homer as the Cubs won for the fifth time in six games. Colin Rea (10-5) pitched three-hit ball into the sixth inning.

Jacob Misiorowski, Milwaukee’s rookie phenom, was unraveling. That much was clear after three consecutive walks, including an 11-pitch battle against Cubs rookie Matt Shaw. The Cubs fans in the stands could sense it, and they did their part to turn up the heat.

Despite some noticable offensive woes, Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw sees some positive in the midst of the negative.

Michael Busch hit a three-run double off Jacob Misiorowski as Chicago continued to cut into Milwaukee's division lead.

The Cubs went into the All-Star break tied with the Los Angeles Dodgers for the most runs scored in MLB at 508. Considering Shaw leads the team in home runs and RBI since the break, a strong offense could have turned into a juggernaut.