Wed Oct 08 21:20:00 UTC 2025: **Brewers on Brink of NLDS Sweep, Cubs Face Elimination at Wrigley**
**CHICAGO** – The Milwaukee Brewers are on the verge of a historic National League Division Series sweep against their rivals, the Chicago Cubs, at Wrigley Field today. After dominating Games 1 and 2 at home, the Brewers carry a 2-0 series lead into the pivotal Game 3 matchup, with the opportunity to clinch their first postseason series victory since 2018.
Manager Pat Murphy praised his team’s resilience and ability to bounce back from adversity, citing team camaraderie and a “relentless kind of behavior” as the keys to their success. History is on the Brewers’ side, as teams taking a 2-0 lead in a best-of-five series have won nearly 90% of the time.
Meanwhile, the Cubs are desperately seeking answers to their offensive struggles and shaky pitching as they face elimination. Manager Craig Counsell, formerly of the Brewers, emphasized the need to “win pitches” and stay focused on the process. Veteran right-hander Jameson Taillon (11-7, 3.68 ERA) takes the mound for Chicago, hoping to repeat his Game 3 Wild Card Series performance, and keep the Cubs alive.
The Brewers will counter with right-hander Quinn Priester (13-3, 3.32 ERA), who was involved in an elaborate “decoy” tactic in Game 2, warming up to mislead the Cubs before ultimately pitching a late-night session in preparation for this start.
Jackson Chourio, who has been battling a hamstring issue, is back in the lineup for the Brewers batting second. The Brewers lineup will also feature Christian Yelich at DH, Brice Turang at second, William Contreras at catcher, Sal Frelick in right field, Caleb Durbin at third, Jake Bauers at first, Brandon Lockridge in center, and Joey Ortiz at short stop. The Cubs will counter with a lineup featuring Michael Busch at the top of the order.
With their backs against the wall, the Cubs will need a strong performance from Taillon and a resurgence from their struggling hitters if they hope to force a Game 4 back in Milwaukee.
The game is live now on TBS, truTV, and HBO Max.
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