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Instant analysis from the Brewers’ NLDS Game 5 win over the Cubs

TODD D. MILEWSKI
Oct 12, 2025
Oct 12, 2025 Updated Jan 17, 2026

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MILWAUKEE — The streaks are over, and the Milwaukee Brewers are headed to the National League Championship Series.

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NLDS Cubs Brewers Baseball — The Brewers celebrate after winning Saturday’s Game 5 of their NLDS against the Cubs in Milwaukee.
MORRY GASH photos, Associated Press

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Here's how it looked inside American Family Field before Game 5 of the National League Division Series between the Brewers and the Cubs on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.

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NLDS Cubs Brewers Baseball — Brewers catcher William Contreras hits a home run during the first inning of Game 5 of their NLDS in Milwaukee.
MORRY GASH, Associated Press

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Cubs manager Craig Counsell speaks after a 3-1 loss to the Brewers in Game 5 of the NLDS on Saturday.

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NLDS Cubs Brewers Baseball — Brewers catcher William Contreras reacts as Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson strikes out during the seventh inning of Game 5 of their NLDS in Milwaukee.
MORRY GASH, Associated Press

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