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Brewers Clinch NLCS Spot, Dodgers Await in Thrilling Playoff Clash
12 Oct
Summary
- Brewers defeat Cubs 3-1 in NLDS Game 5 on Oct. 11
- Brewers earn home-field advantage as No. 1 seed
- Dodgers reach NLCS after beating Phillies in NLDS
The Milwaukee Brewers have punched their ticket to the National League Championship Series (NLCS) after a thrilling 3-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs in Game 5 of the NLDS on October 11. As the No. 1 seed in the 2025 MLB playoffs, the Brewers will have home-field advantage as they prepare to face the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS.
The Dodgers reached the NLCS after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 4 of the NLDS on October 9. This sets the stage for an exciting postseason showdown between the two teams, with the Brewers entering as +180 underdogs and the Dodgers as -220 favorites to win the series.
The Brewers' triumph over the Cubs was a hard-fought battle, with the team securing the decisive win at their home stadium, American Family Field. This victory marks a significant milestone for the Brewers, who are now one step closer to the World Series.
