Who will win the Brewers-Cubs Game 5 matchup?

The Brewers and Cubs will battle in a decisive Game 5 on Saturday, with the winner advancing to face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS.

How did the Brewers-Cubs NLDS series get to Game 5?

After the Brewers won the first two games, the Cubs fought back to tie the series 2-2 with victories in Games 3 and 4 at Wrigley Field.

What happened in the previous Brewers-Cubs playoff games?

The Brewers won the first two games 9-3 and 7-3, but the Cubs responded with a 4-3 win in Game 3 and a 6-0 shutout in Game 4 to even the series.

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Playoff Thriller: Brewers and Cubs Battle for NLCS Berth

10 Oct, 2025

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Summary

Brewers led series 2-0 but Cubs rallied to tie it 2-2
Brewers' pitching struggles and offense stalls in Chicago
Game 5 on Saturday to determine who faces Dodgers in NLCS

Playoff Thriller: Brewers and Cubs Battle for NLCS Berth

The highly anticipated National League Division Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs has come down to a decisive Game 5 after the Brewers were unable to close out the series in Chicago.

After winning the first two games at home, the Brewers faltered in Games 3 and 4 at Wrigley Field. In Game 4 on October 9th, the Cubs jumped out to an early 3-0 lead and went on to win 6-0, tying the series at 2-2. The Brewers' pitching struggles in the first inning and their offense going cold over the last two games in Chicago were the key factors in the series being extended.

Now the two NL Central rivals will square off in a winner-take-all Game 5 on Saturday night, with the victor earning a berth in the National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Brewers will be looking to recapture the magic that led them to victories in the first two games, while the Cubs aim to ride the momentum of their comeback and advance in the playoffs.