Summary:
The Cubs and Brewers face off in Game 5 of the National League Division Series in Milwaukee, a rematch following the Brewers’ initial 2-0 series lead. The Cubs rebounded by winning their home games, making this the first postseason matchup between the teams. Chicago seeks a franchise record for elimination game victories, while Milwaukee aims for its first series win since 2018.
Brewers manager Pat Murphy expressed confidence in his team’s readiness, highlighting their learning experience from challenging environments. Historically, teams that trail 1-2 in a best-of-five have a mixed record in winner-take-all games, but those avoiding elimination in Game 4 have won Game 5 58% of the time.
Game 5 is scheduled for 8:08 PM ET on TBS, truTV, and HBO Max. Cubs’ Drew Pomerantz will start as the opener, while the Brewers may adjust their lineup based on the left-handed pitching matchup. Both teams will have key pitchers available, and injuries are minimal, with players like Tucker and Chourio managing to contribute despite their conditions.
Key players to watch include Cubs’ Horner, who is on a seven-game hitting streak, and Brewers’ Chourio, who has a .462 average in the postseason. The Cubs have shown power, hitting home runs in the first inning of four consecutive games, while the Brewers have struggled historically in postseason-deciding games.
