Rookie Pitcher Priester Aims to Deny Cubs' Comeback Bid in NLDS

On October 9th, 2025, Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Quinn Priester will take the mound at Wrigley Field, but this time he'll be on the field rather than in the stands. The 25-year-old right-hander is set to make his postseason debut as the Brewers look to close out their National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs.

Priester's journey to this moment has been an eventful one. Just nine years ago, he was in the Wrigley Field stands for Game 5 of the 2016 World Series, watching the Cubs rally from a 3-1 series deficit to claim their first championship since 1908. Now, he's determined to ensure the Cubs don't stage a similar comeback.

Priester has been a revelation for the Brewers this season, winning 12 straight decisions at one point and posting a 13-3 record with a 3.32 ERA. His performance has been a key factor in Milwaukee's success, and the team is counting on him to continue that trend in the high-stakes playoff matchup.

As Priester prepares to take the mound, he'll be drawing on his experience as a fan in the Wrigley stands, where he witnessed the electric atmosphere that the Cubs' faithful can create. But this time, he'll be aiming to silence the crowd and lead the Brewers to victory, denying the Cubs' comeback bid and advancing to the next round of the playoffs.