"Another day, another win-or-go-home Game 5 in the 2025 MLB playoffs! The Brewers entered the series as the favorite -- and the NL's top overall seed. But after taking a commanding 2-0 lead, their NL Central rival Cubs evened the series with two wins at Wrigley Field. Now we're back in Milwaukee -- with the winner moving on to face the Los Angeles Dodgers for the NL pennant."
"The Cubs will need to get some length from one of their pitchers. While it will undoubtedly be Johnny Wholestaff going for manager Craig Counsell, they'll probably need one pitcher to go at least three innings or so. Shota Imanaga, who was bad in Game 2 and struggled down the stretch? Colin Rea, who pitched 3.1 innings of scoreless relief in that game?"
"Key to winning Game 5 for Milwaukee: The Brewers have rightfully received a lot of credit for their ability to score runs without relying as much on homers as other teams. But they'll probably need to hit more home runs than the Cubs to win this game. When the Brewers hit at least one home run, they're 70-36, including 1-1 in this series."
Series between Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers is tied 2-2 with Game 5 at American Family Field deciding who faces the Dodgers for the NL pennant. Brewers entered as favorites and top NL seed but lost two at Wrigley after leading 2-0. Cubs need length from a pitcher — options include Shota Imanaga, Colin Rea, Jameson Taillon, or Aaron Civale — and strategic bullpen and pinch-hitting choices will be pivotal. Brewers rely on manufacturing runs but may need more home runs; their record improves when they homer. Manager matchups and matchup-based left-right decisions will shape the outcome.
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