If the season ended heading into Wednesday, the Milwaukee Brewers would face either the Chicago Cubs or Philadelphia Phillies in the National League Division Series, but with the Cubs, Phillies and Padres all holding identical records, not to mention the Dodgers breathing down Milwaukee's neck, that's a tenuous arrangement.
Cubs manager Craig Counsell (11) shakes hands with Brewers manager Pat Murphy (49) before Game 1 of the NLDS on Oct. 4, 2025, at American Family Field in Milwaukee.Â
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Photos: Brewers open road series against the Phillies
Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Jackson Chourio (11) reacts after striking out during the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.Â
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Philadelphia Phillies left fielder Brandon Marsh (16) watches his two-run home run during the second inning against the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.Â
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Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Dustin May (21) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.Â
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Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras (24) hits a two-RBI single during the sixth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.Â
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Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras (24) hits a two-RBI single during the sixth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.Â
When it comes to justifying optimism for a deep playoff run for the Milwaukee Brewers, there not much reason to look beyond their star pitcher.
Cubs manager Craig Counsell (11) shakes hands with Brewers manager Pat Murphy (49) before Game 1 of the NLDS on Oct. 4, 2025, at American Family Field in Milwaukee.Â
