Fri Oct 10 01:50:00 UTC 2025: **News Article:**

**Cubs Stave Off Elimination, Brewers Look to Close Out NLDS in Game 4**

**CHICAGO** – The Chicago Cubs extended their season with a Game 3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night at Wrigley Field, setting the stage for a pivotal Game 4 of the National League Division Series. The Brewers, seeking their first postseason series win since 2018, will have another opportunity to eliminate the Cubs on Thursday night.

Despite the Game 3 loss, Brewers third baseman Caleb Durbin expressed confidence, saying, “I think we had a really good approach going into this game… We obviously wanted to shut the door today, but we have a couple more shots at it to close the door. You want to do it tomorrow and not leave it to a Game 5, but it’s one pitch at a time.”

The Cubs, fueled by their home crowd, are looking to continue their comeback. Center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong stated, “We’ve got more ball to play, for sure.” Historically, teams down 0-2 on the road in a Division Series face a tough road, with only a small percentage completing the comeback.

Game 4 will be a rematch of the NLDS opener, with the Brewers sending right-hander Freddy Peralta to the mound against Cubs lefty Matthew Boyd. Both pitchers will be pitching on normal rest. Peralta struck out nine in Game 1. Boyd, who struggled in his Game 1 start against Milwaukee, has been dominant at home this season, posting a 12-1 record with a 2.51 ERA.

First pitch is scheduled for 8:08 p.m. CT at Wrigley Field. The game will be broadcast on TBS, truTV, and HBO Max in the US.

**Pitching Matchup:**

* **Brewers:** Freddy Peralta (RHP)
* **Cubs:** Matthew Boyd (LHP)

**Lineups:**

The Cubs are expected to roll out the same lineup for the third time in this series, with Michael Busch leading off. The Brewers are shuffling their lineup slightly, with Christian Yelich moving to the leadoff spot.

**Bullpen:**

Both bullpens are in good shape after the off-day and limited usage in Game 3. Cubs manager Craig Counsell would ideally get at least 12 outs from starter Matthew Boyd, allowing him to deploy his late-inning relievers. The Brewers’ bullpen is also well-rested, having avoided using key arms in Game 3.

**Injury Updates:**

Cubs DH Kyle Tucker is still working his way back from a calf strain and will remain in the DH role. Cubs righty Cade Horton is throwing off the mound after fracturing his rib, but a return in this series is unlikely. Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio is playing through a hamstring issue.

**Key Stats:**

* Michael Busch is the first player in MLB history to have two leadoff home runs in the same postseason series.
* Nico Hoerner is batting .391 in the playoffs.
* Willson Contreras has hit safely in seven of his last eight postseason games.
* The Cubs are 3-1 at Wrigley Field in this postseason.

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