Ben Brown surrendered four two-run home runs — all to left-handed hitters — in five-plus innings in the Chicago Cubs’ 8-2 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals.

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell recently commented on demoted starting pitcher Ben Brown and what he needs to work on.

Cubs manager Craig Counsell has seen plenty of established pitchers experience growing pains at the big league level in their early years, leading to a trip back to the Minor Leagues. It is a part of the learning curve and not uncommon for young arms.