First-inning struggles force Brewers into 'uncomfortable' spot with pitching staff Kevin Morriss Oct 9, 2025 Oct 9, 2025 Updated Oct 12, 2025 × Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save CHICAGO — It was the Chicago Cubs’ turn in Wednesday’s Game 3 to chase the opposing team’s starting pitcher.kAm"F:?? !C:6DE6C[ H9@ H@? `b 82>6D 5FC:?8 E96 C68F=2C D62D@? 7@C E96 |:=H2F<66 qC6H6CD[ @?=J >2?2865 E@ C64@C5 EH@ @FED :? E96 7:CDE :??:?8 H:E9 2 492?46 E@ 4=:?49 2 DA@E :? E96 }2E:@?2= {628F6 r92>A:@?D9:A $6C:6D] %96 rF3D DECF4< 7@C 7@FC CF?D :? E96 :??:?8 2?5 >256 E96> DE2?5 FA :? k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^>25:D@?]4@>^DA@CED^AC@76DD:@?2=^>=3^3C6H6CD^2CE:4=60`5gh2f2b\ddc`\che2\h_`_\f3b63h`d63c3]9E>=Q E2C86ElQ03=2?<Qm2 c\b H:? 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Polzin: Miz brought the heat and stayed cool, the perfect combo for Brewers Rookie right-hander Jacob Misiorowski has electric stuff but sometimes struggles with composure. He had exactly the right balance in NLDS Game…
Poll: How would you grade the Brewers' performance vs. Cubs in NLDS Game 3 How do you think the Brewers performed in Game 3 of the NLDS in Chicago?
Instant analysis from the Brewers’ Game 2 victory over the Cubs in the NLDS MILWAUKEE — One of the knocks on the Milwaukee Brewers entering the postseason was that they don’t hit enough home runs.
Jackson Chourio back in Brewers’ lineup for NLDS Game 2 vs. Cubs The outfielder went 3-for-3 with three RBIs to help the Brewers get off to a good start in Game 1 of the NLDS before departing with a hamstrin…
How the Brewers manage an unusual schedule around NLDS Game 1 victory The Brewers responded well after five days off. Now they'll have to do it again with another day off coming, something that could impact the s…
Inside the 1st-inning flurry that sent the Brewers to an NLDS Game 1 win over the Cubs A hat trick of doubles, an "aberration" of an error and an 11-pitch at-bat all contributed to the Brewers' most productive first inning of the season.
Instant analysis from the Brewers' Game 1 rout of the Cubs in NLDS The Brewers’ offense responded to a five-day rest while the Cubs’ starting pitcher wilted on short rest.
A look inside American Family Field ahead of NLDS Game 1 between Brewers, Cubs Check out what the scene is like inside of American Family Field ahead of Game 1 of the NLDS between Milwaukee and Chicago.
Brewers outfielder to get first start of playoffs in Game 3 against the Cubs Blake Perkins, who started the first two games in center field, has been replaced in the starting lineup against the Cubs.
Instant analysis from the Cubs’ Game 3 victory over the Brewers in the NLDS CHICAGO — The Milwaukee Brewers will have to wait at least one more day before punching their ticket to the National League Championship Series.
Instant analysis from Cubs’ win over Brewers in Game 4 of the NLDS CHICAGO — The champagne will have to make the trip back up I-94 after the Milwaukee Brewers failed to end their National League Division Serie…
How the Brewers plan to 'bounce back' after losing consecutive clinchers to Cubs in NLDS The Brewers will host Game 5 after earning the best record in baseball during the regular season. Their manager hopes that plays in their favor.
Cubs-Brewers NLDS has been all about the first inning Twenty-one of the 35 runs have been scored in the first inning in the series that concludes with a winner-take-all Game 5 on Saturday night.
Instant analysis from the Brewers’ NLDS Game 5 win over the Cubs The Brewers are headed to the National League Championship Series after beating the Cubs in five games.
Forget the David vs. Goliath storyline. Brewers vs. Dodgers NLCS 'should be a great series' The Brewers swept the Dodgers during the regular season, but their manager downplayed that in the leadup to Game 1 of the NLCS.