Get ready for a baseball showdown that will leave you on the edge of your seat! The Cubs and Brewers are set to clash in a do-or-die Game 5 of the National League Division Series, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. But here’s where it gets controversial: after the Brewers took a commanding 2-0 series lead, the Cubs fought back to force this winner-take-all contest, leaving fans divided on who’s truly in control. And this is the part most people miss: historically, teams in the Cubs’ position have a 58% chance of advancing, but the Brewers are desperate to break their postseason drought since 2018. Will history repeat itself, or will Milwaukee flip the script?
Game 5 is scheduled for Saturday at 8 p.m. ET on TBS, TruTV, and HBO Max, marking the first postseason series between these I-94 rivals. Chicago, which edged out Milwaukee 7-6 in the regular season, aims to set a franchise record with their fourth elimination-game victory. Meanwhile, Brewers manager Pat Murphy is confident his team is battle-tested and ready for the challenge. “We’ve faced tougher environments,” he said. “I’m certain we’ll be ready to play.” But is that enough to overcome the odds?
Here’s the twist: only five teams in history have forced a Game 5 after losing the first two on the road, and three of them completed the comeback. Will the Brewers join the unlucky few, or will the Cubs capitalize on their momentum? The starting pitchers add another layer of intrigue: the Cubs’ Drew Pomeranz, who’s been lights-out this postseason, faces off against the Brewers’ closer-turned-opener, Trevor Megill. Who’ll blink first?
Injury updates and hot streaks could sway the outcome. The Cubs’ Nico Hoerner is on a seven-game postseason hitting streak, while the Brewers’ Jackson Chourio is battling a tight hamstring but continues to deliver. Meanwhile, Ian Happ’s clutch homer in Game 4 reminds us that heroes can emerge when you least expect it. But here’s the burning question: can the Brewers’ bullpen hold off Chicago’s red-hot lineup, or will the Cubs’ pitching depth seal the deal?
The winner faces the defending champion Dodgers, but first, they must survive this high-pressure duel. So, who’s your money on? Do the Cubs’ historical odds and momentum make them the clear favorite, or do the Brewers’ desperation and home-field advantage give them the edge? Let us know in the comments—this is one debate you won’t want to miss!
