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Milwaukee Brewers announce shocking NLDS Game 5 opening pitcher vs Cubs

Originally posted on WI Sports Heroics | By Robin M Adams | Last updated Oct 11, 2025 4:36 PM ET

The Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs are tied 2-2 in the National League Divisional Series with the deciding Game Five taking place at American Family Field on Saturday night. The winner of the game will take on the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series, and vie for a chance to represent the NL in the World Series. Should the Brewers win, they will host the Dodgers in Milwaukee. If the Cubs win, they will travel to Los Angeles for the NLCS.

This particular NLDS matchup between Milwaukee and Chicago has become known for its early scoring, with both teams combining for 21 first inning runs through the first four games of the series.

Early on Saturday, the Cubs announced their starting pitcher will be their high-leverage left-handed reliever (and former Brewers pitcher) Drew Pomeranz. Hours later, Milwaukee made a similar announcement.

Trevor Megill will start for the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 5 of the NLDS

Milwaukee Brewers Closer Trevor Megill Goes Viral for Touching Tribute to Bob Uecker at 2025 MLB All-Star Game 1 Jun 2, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Trevor Megill (29) reacts after the victory over the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

A few hours after the Cubs announced that Pomeranz would open for them in the first inning, Milwaukee countered with their own announcement that All-Star closer Trevor Megill will start Game Five for them:

All-Star closer Trevor Megill will start Game 5 for the Brewers.

— Adam McCalvy (@AdamMcCalvy) October 11, 2025

Megill, who missed the final weeks of the season with injury, was 6-3 with a 2.49 ERA and 30 saves this year. After he went on the injured list, Abner Uribe took over closing duties for Milwaukee and has not surrendered them.

Not that Megill minds. When asked if he expected to close games when he got back from the injured list, Megill responded, “I don’t give a s—.”

Clearly, this Brewers roster is made up of players who want to win, no matter what role they may or may not have in the game. Each player is willing to do whatever is asked of them to help Milwaukee win its first postseason series since 2018, when they advanced all the way to the NLCS, losing in seven games to the Dodgers.

Of course, Megill will not pitch deep into the game. After he is done, it will not be surprising to see Jacob Misiorowski, Jose Quintana, and/or Quinn Priester get a chance to pitch for the Brewers in what is undoubtedly the most important game of the year.

This article first appeared on WI Sports Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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