David Peterson gives Chicago Cubs exactly what they need in team debut, an 8-2 win over Milwaukee Brewers

MILWAUKEE — Part of what made David Peterson an ideal fit for the Chicago Cubs, beyond his availability in a rare June trade, was the left-hander’s high ground-ball rate. For a team whose pitching staff has allowed the most home runs in the majors this year, Peterson’s 51.1% ground-ball percentage that ranks eighth in MLB was something the Cubs needed. “He throws strikes, keeps ball on the ...