Brewers One Win Away from NLCS After Taking 2-0 Lead Over Cubs

As of October 8th, 2025, the Milwaukee Brewers have taken a commanding 2-0 lead over the Chicago Cubs in their National League Division Series (NLDS) matchup. The Brewers, who finished the regular season atop the NL Central with a 97-65 record, are now just one win away from advancing to the National League Championship Series (NLCS).

The Brewers have relied on their strong pitching staff to stifle the Cubs' offense so far in the series. Milwaukee's pitchers posted a collective 3.59 ERA during the regular season, the second-best mark in Major League Baseball. In contrast, the Cubs' team ERA of 3.80 ranked eighth in the league.

Offensively, the Brewers have been led by the hot bats of players like William Contreras, who had 28 doubles and 17 home runs in the regular season, and Danny Jansen, who has gone 7-for-20 with three home runs over the past 10 games. The Cubs, meanwhile, have struggled to consistently produce at the plate, hitting just .248 as a team over their last 10 games.

With the series shifting to Chicago for Game 3, the Cubs will be fighting to stave off elimination and extend the series. However, the Brewers appear to have the upper hand and are poised to clinch a spot in the NLCS with a victory on Wednesday.