The Chicago Cubs and the Milwaukee Brewers play Game 2 of the 2025 NLDS tonight at American Family Field in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee took Game 1 with a dominant offensive display, scoring nine runs in the first two innings and knocking Cubs starter Matthew Boyd out after just two-thirds of an inning. Incredibly, the Brewers did it all without hitting a single home run — stringing together doubles, walks, and sharp contact to build a 9–1 lead before the Cubs could settle in.
Boyd’s early exit forced Chicago to lean heavily on its bullpen, while Freddy Peralta gave Milwaukee 5.2 strong innings, striking out nine and allowing only two runs on four hits. Late solo shots from Ian Happ and Nico Hoerner made the score look more respectable, but the game was decided early as the Brewers cruised to a 9–3 victory and a 1–0 series lead.
With their backs to the wall early in the series, the Cubs turn to Shota Imanaga, who gets the start tonight. The Japanese left-hander was one of Chicago’s most reliable first-half starters, with a 2.65 ERA before the All-Star break. But he finished with a 9–8 record and 3.73 ERA, with a significant drop in the quality of his outings in the second half. Imanaga pitched in the Wild Card Series against the San Diego Padres, allowing two runs over four innings.
Imanaga faced the Brewers three times during the regular season, going 1–2 with a 3.67 ERA. His last start, on August 21, was exactly the type of outing the Cubs need from him tonight: two earned runs in seven innings.
The Brewers go with Aaron Ashby as an opener tonight. He was 5-2 in the regular season with a 2.16 ERA, and pitched a perfect 1.1 innings in Game 1. Quinn Priester could follow him in relief.
Cubs-Brewers Predictions
Expect the Cubs to keep Imanaga on a short leash tonight. This will likely be a bullpen game decided by late-inning swings. Chicago’s power is an advantage, but Milwaukee proves it can pack on runs with contact hitting.
Prediction: Brewers 4, Cubs 3
Starting Lineups
Chicago Cubs
1. Justin Turner — 1B
2. Nico Hoerner – 2B
3. Kyle Tucker – DH
4. Seiya Suzuki – RF
5. Ian Happ – LF
6. Carson Kelly – C
7. Pete Crow-Armstrong – CF
8. Dansby Swanson – SS
9. Matt Shaw – 3B
Starting Pitcher: Shota Imanaga (LHP) – 9–8, 3.73 ER (2025 Regular Season)
Milwaukee Brewers
1. Jackson Chourio – LF
2. Brice Turang – 2B
3. William Contreras – C
4. Christian Yelich – DH
5. Andrew Vaughn – 1B
6. Sal Frelick – RF
7. Caleb Durbin – 3B
8. Blake Perkins – CF
9. Joey Ortiz – SS
Starting Pitcher: Aaron Ashby (LHP) – 5–2, 2.16 ERA (2025 Regular Season)
How to Watch Cubs vs. Brewers
First pitch for tonight’s game between the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers is scheduled for 9:08 PM Eastern / 8:08 PM Central at American Family Field in Milwaukee.
The game airs live nationally on TBS, and streams on the TBS app and website, as well as HBO Max.
If you’re a cord-cutter without an active livestreaming plan, you can watch TBS for free by taking advantage of free trials from DIRECTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo TV, or YouTube TV.
YouTube TV even offers a 20-minute free preview, without having to register for a trial — if you just want to catch part of the game.
Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers
Date: Monday, October 6, 2025
Time: 9:08 PM Eastern / 8:08 PM Central
Venue: American Family Field, Milwaukee, WI
TV: TBS
Streaming: TBS app and website, HBO Max
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