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Brewers made small favorites in Game 5 vs Cubs, but pitching uncertainty looms

The Brewers were never close to taking Game 4 at Wrigley. The Cubs attacked Freddy Peralta for three runs in the first, added more late, and the Milwaukee offense went silent against Matthew Boyd and the Chicago bullpen in a 6-0 loss that sends the series back to American Family Field for a decisive Game 5 on Saturday.

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Brewers' Pat Murphy credits Wrigley Field environment after Cubs send NLDS to Game 5

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Brewers' Freddy Peralta Dishes On Dealing With Hostile Cubs Crowd

The Milwaukee Brewers were brimming with confidence when they sent ace Freddy Peralta to the mound in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series.

Christian Yelich News / WI Sports Heroics / October 10

Christian Yelich embraces the pressure as Brewers eye NLDS breakthrough

The Milwaukee Brewers opened the MLB postseason with lofty expectations after a stellar regular season that earned them a first-round bye. Yet, their playoff hopes now hang in the balance against the Chicago Cubs.

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Brewers Head Into Elimination Game Against Cubs With Several Advantages

With a 2-0 series lead heading to Wrigley Field, there was a real hope that the Brewers could put the Cubs to bed in ruthless fashion. That hasn't happened, with the Cubs slugging the Brewers to death in Game 4 while the Milwaukee team couldn't get the big hits to drop.

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Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski Has 5-Word Response On Elimination Game

The Milwaukee Brewers suddenly have their backs against the wall. It wasn't long ago that the Brewers were heading into Chicago needing just one win to finish the National League Division Series and send their division rivals home.

MLB News / Stadium Rant / October 10

Game 5: Brewers’ Most Crucial Game In 43 Years

For the 2025 version of the Milwaukee Brewers, Saturday marks where the rubber meets the road. After breezing through the first two games of the best-of-5 NLDS at home, the Brewers were unable to secure a series-clinching win over the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.

Brandon Woodruff News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / October 10

Brewers Pitcher Turning Heads As Potential Franchise-Altering Free Agent

The Milwaukee Brewers are one of the best teams in baseball and they're still chasing a World Series this year. But they could see quite a bit of roster shakeup in the offseason.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brew Crew Ball / October 10

The Brewers are facing a decisive Game 5 in the NLDS. 14 years ago, they were in the same position.

After last night’s loss to the Chicago Cubs, the NLDS is tied at 2-2. The series returns to Milwaukee for a decisive Game 5, with the winner going on to face the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Pat Murphy News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / October 10

Brewers' Pat Murphy Makes Candid Wrigley Field Admission After Game 4 Loss

The Milwaukee Brewers headed south this week feeling great about their chances of winning one game against the Chicago Cubs and advancing to the National League Championship Series.

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 10

Freddy Peralta, William Contreras disagree about pitch on Ian Happ homer

The Milwaukee Brewers handed Freddy Peralta the ball for Game 4 of the NLDS. The two-time All-Star already picked up a win in Game 1 of the series. Peralta tied a franchise record with nine strikeouts in the NLDS-opener.

Pat Murphy News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 10

Pat Murphy admits Wrigley Field crowd got to Brewers in Games 3 and 4

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy receives plenty of attention for his unique personality, which is comprised of pocket pancakes and impromptu William Shakespeare quotes, but he can also be brutally honest.

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Brewers Gambled, Lost and Now Face Elimination Without Their Ace

Freddy Peralta started Game 4 instead of being saved for a decisive Game 5. Ian Happ’s first-inning three-run homer put the Brewers behind early. Peralta went 17–6 with a 2.70 ERA in 2025 but now can’t start Game 5.

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Brewers lose again, now face winner-take-all NLDS Game 5 with Cubs

Box Score The Milwaukee Brewers had another chance to win the NLDS and put away the Cubs at Wrigley Field on Thursday night, but for the second consecutive night, they were unable to do so as the offense went quiet and the Cubs piled on late.

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / October 9

Revenge opportunity awaits Brewers if they can escape Round 1 vs Cubs

Game 4 at Wrigley isn’t looking good for the Brewers, down 5-0 through seven innings. Even with a loss, though, the series would return to American Family Field for a winner-take-all Game 5.

Pat Murphy News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 9

Pat Murphy goes full ‘Shakespeare’ before Game 4 vs. Cubs

The Milwaukee Brewers missed their first opportunity to clinch the NLDS when the team lost Game 3 to the Chicago Cubs. Freddy Peralta will take the mound on Thursday as Milwaukee seeks to end the series in Chicago.

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / October 9

Brewers to run back lineup change in Game 4 despite pitching matchup

Near the end of the regular season, the Milwaukee Brewers shook up the order by having Christian Yelich lead off, something he hadn’t done all season.

Freddy Peralta News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / October 9

Why Brewers Fans Should Be Slightly Concerned About Freddy Peralta In Game 4

The Milwaukee Brewers have the luxury every team craves in the postseason on Thursday night. In a potential closeout game against the Chicago Cubs, the Brewers will send their ace, Freddy Peralta, to the mound at Wrigley Field.

Freddy Peralta News / Athlon Sports / October 9

Freddy Peralta Could Deliver NLCS and Force Offseason Questions

The Milwaukee Brewers named Freddy Peralta their Game 4 starter in Chicago. Peralta went 17–6 with a 2.70 ERA in 2025 and struck out nine in his Game 1 start.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 8

Cubs avoid elimination, but their big bet is still in danger of being wasted

Reluctant to spend on free agents last offseason, Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer instead opted to make a blockbuster deal, sending Isaac Paredes, Cam Smith and Hayden Wesneski to the Houston Astros for what was – and still is – the last inexpensive year of Kyle Tucker’s career.

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Pat Murphy News / Athlon Sports / October 8

Brewers' Pat Murphy Announces Unexpected Decision Before Cubs Game

The Milwaukee Brewers enter Wednesday with a chance to advance to the NLCS for the first time since 2018. They followed up a historic regular season, winning a franchise-record 97 games, with a strong start to the postseason by taking the first two games of the NLDS against the Chicago Cubs.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 5

Brewers provide uncertain injury update on Jackson Chourio

Following an MRI exam that provided inconclusive results, the Milwaukee Brewers do not know whether star outfielder Jackson Chourio will be available for Monday's Game 2 of the NL Division Series against the Chicago Cubs.

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