There’s nothing like a Game 5 – especially not between division rivals.
After several brawls in the first games of the series, the two were forced into a rubber match milwaukee brewers And chicago cubs There was a battle of relievers, with four solo home runs being the only offense.
The Brewers’ three were enough, and gave them a chance to win the first National League Championship Series in their history. (They had won the AL pennant in 1982.) Milwaukee, with the best record in the NL and MLB, would host it. los angeles dodgers Game 1 of the NLCS on Monday night at 8:08 p.m.
We have brought for you the key moments of today’s game as well as what happened after the final out.
takeaway
Milwaukee won the series 3–2
The Brewers came to the mound en masse to stop the Cubs, who could only muster one Seiya Suzuki Solo home run in Game 5. This came in the first at-bat Jakub MisiorowskiWho entered to start the second inning – but it was no surprise what was about to happen. At a critical juncture in the game, the young rookie settled in well: he pitched four solid innings, giving up just one run without striking out a batter. In fact, manager Pat Murphy almost left himself open to second guessing when he pulled Misiorowski in favor of the lefty. Aaron AshbyAshby gave up a hit and then struck out a batter to start the sixth, but then kyle tucker was hit, Suzuki flew and ian hape A third strike was required to end the threat. Finally, the single moves home William Contreras, Andrew Vaughan And Bryce Turang Milwaukee held on to earn an NLCS berth. The Brewers advanced after a hard-fought series, where the home team held serve in each game. –Jesse Rogers
The Brewers were the National League’s best team in the regular season, and with their season underway, they came with their usual team of unsung heroes. In a way, it was the quintessential Brewers game: Pat Murphy deployed five different pitchers, including an opener. trevor megill (who was the team’s closer until his injury in August); rookie flamethrower Jacob Misiorowski, who threw four innings of one-run ball; Former top prospect Aaron Ashby, who gave up a big strikeout to Kyle Tucker with two runners on; Another newbie starter chad patrickAchieved by A in 2023; And then abner uribeWho pitched the last two innings.
On the offensive side, the Brewers don’t always rely on home runs, but like every other team, they win a lot more games when they hit home runs. The three hits he had in this game came from William Contreras, Andrew Vaughn and Bryce Turang – two trade acquisitions (Vaughn came earlier this season after the White Sox essentially waived him) and a Gold Glove second baseman who added power to his game this year. The Brewers can beat you in different ways and the bullpen depth and pitching versatility will make them a threat against the Dodgers. If the power shows up, they will have a chance to reach their first World Series since 1982. , david schoenfield
Top moments from milwaukee
The brew crew is on the move
Your Milwaukee Brewers are headed to the NLCS‼️‼️‼️#magicbrew pic.twitter.com/SsaTYKZ19M
-Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) 12 October 2025
Bryce Turang preserves Brewers’ lead in seventh
A huge homer from Bryce Turang 🔥
Brewers lead 3-1! pic.twitter.com/omWapCthbw
– MLB (@MLB) 12 October 2025
Three in and five out for Chad Patrick.
Heads up play by our second baseman. pic.twitter.com/y10cUFZXQy
-Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) 12 October 2025
Sweet defensive play for Nico Horner
Heads up play by our second baseman. pic.twitter.com/y10cUFZXQy
-Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) 12 October 2025
Andrew Vaughan does it again!
bow to your king#magicbrew https://t.co/Tay9ZSVeYv pic.twitter.com/qmi5xE7eF3
-Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) 12 October 2025
Cubs respond with Suzuki’s solo blast
Seiya attacked. pic.twitter.com/n5gejVK73y
-Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) 12 October 2025
Contreras puts Brewers on board in first
@Brewers Get first down in Game 5 thanks to William Contreras pic.twitter.com/bhdgguHaTS
– MLB (@MLB) 12 October 2025
