
The Milwaukee Brewers look to clinch the NLDS in Game 4 tonight against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.
The Cubs avoided elimination last night, edging out a 4–3 win at Wrigley to keep their postseason alive.
The game started with a bang: Michael Busch launched a leadoff homer for the Cubs. That blast keyed a four-run first inning, aided by a two-run single from Pete Crow-Armstrong, putting Chicago ahead early.
Milwaukee struck back, scoring in several innings — including a solo shot by Jake Bauers — but the Cubs’ bullpen, led by Brad Keller, held firm down the stretch. Keller recorded a save after a clutch eighth-inning strikeout with the bases loaded, cementing the Cubs’ survival.
Brewers’ starter Quinn Priester faltered early, giving up four runs in a short stint, forcing Milwaukee to lean heavily on the bullpen. Though the relievers were effective thereafter, the early damage proved costly.
Tonight, Freddy Peralta takes the mound for Milwaukee. He was sharp in Game 1, striking out nine over 5.2 innings, allowing just two earned runs on four hits in the 9-3 win.
Matthew Boyd gets the start for Chicago. He never found his rhythm in that same opener. The Cubs left-hander was knocked out after recording just two outs, surrendering six runs (two earned) on four hits and one walk in an ugly outing.
Boyd will get another shot tonight to redeem himself, but with his margin for error razor-thin, the Cubs can’t afford another rocky start if they want to force a decisive Game 5.
Brewers-Cubs Predictions
Expect Milwaukee to close it out tonight. Boyd may hold his own early, but Peralta’s track record and the Brewers’ bullpen depth give them the edge. Cubs will fight, but unless Chicago cracks Peralta early, this will be their last game of the season.
Prediction: Brewers 5, Cubs 3
Starting Lineups
Milwaukee Brewers
1. Christian Yelich – DH
2. Jackson Chourio – LF
3. William Contreras – C
4. Brice Turang – 2B
5. Andrew Vaughn – 1B
6. Caleb Durbin – 3B
7. Sal Frelick – RF
8. Blake Perkins – CF
9. Joey Ortiz – SS
Starting Pitcher: Freddy Peralta — 17–6, 2.70 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: Matthew Boyd — 14–8, 3.21 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: Thursday, October 9, 2025
Time: 9:08 PM Eastern / 8:08 PM
Venue: American Family Field, Milwaukee, WI
TV: TBS
Streaming: TBS app and website
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