The Chicago Cubs and the Milwaukee Brewers play Game 3 of the 2025 NLDS this afternoon at Wrigley Field, with the Brew Crew looking to clinch the series on the road.
The Brewers lead the series 2–0 and now have the chance to sweep the Cubs and advance to the NLCS.
Chicago has been feeling the absence of rookie starting pitcher Cade Horton, with Milwaukee’s offense punching hard in the first two games of this series, combining for 16 runs. The Cubs got on board first in both games, but were shut down by the Brewers’ bullpen.
Brewers-Cubs Starters: Priester vs. Taillon
This afternoon, Chicago turns to Jameson Taillon (11–7, 3.68 ERA). He had an inconsistent season but closed out strong, with a 1.85 ERA over his last seven regular-season starts. That includes an appearance in August against the Brewers in which he limited them to one run over six innings. Taillon was effective in his first start this postseason: a scoreless four-inning outing against the San Diego Padres in the Wild Card Series.
Quinn Priester takes the mound for Milwaukee, who had a solid 2025 season with a 13–3 record and 3.32 ERA. He was pulled early from his last start against the Cubs in August after walking 5 in just 4.1 innings. The culprit? Wrist issues. He’s since regained his command, closing the season with a 2.79 ERA over his last five starts.
Brewers-Cubs Predictions
The Cubs have it in them to win one game in this series. Expect a strong outing from Taillon, combining with the Chicago bullpen to contain the Brewers’ bats.
Prediction: Cubs 4, Brewers 3
Starting Lineups
Milwaukee Brewers
1. Christian Yelich – DH
2. Jackson Chourio – LF
3. Brice Turang – 2B
4. William Contreras – C
5. Sal Frelick – RF
6. Caleb Durbin – 3B
7. Jake Bauers – 1B
8. Brandon Lockridge – CF
9. Joey Ortiz – SS
Starting Pitcher: Quinn Priester — 13–3, 3.32 ERA (2025 Regular Season)
Chicago Cubs
1. Michael Busch — 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: Jameson Taillon — 11–7, 3.68 ERA (2025 Regular Season)
How to Watch Cubs vs. Brewers
First pitch for today’s game between the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers is scheduled for 5:08 PM Eastern / 4:08 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: Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Time: 5:08 PM Eastern / 4:08 PM Central
Venue: American Family Field, Milwaukee, WI
TV: TBS
Streaming: TBS app and website
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