The Chicago Cubs and the Milwaukee Brewers play in a decisive Game 5 of the 2025 NLDS tonight at American Family Field.
In Game 4, the Cubs continued their rally from the brink of elimination, blanking Milwaukee 6–0 to force this decisive matchup.
Cubs starter Matthew Boyd rebounded, throwing 4.2 scoreless innings, striking out six while allowing just two hits. Offensively, Ian Happ opened the scoring with a three-run homer in the first inning, and Michael Busch added a solo shot in the eighth. The Cubs finished with 10 hits, while Milwaukee managed just three. The victory evened the series at two games apiece and forced a winner-take-all finale back in Milwaukee.
Tonight, both teams are expected to start relievers, not traditional starters. The Cubs will open with Drew Pomeranz, while the Brewers plan to use Trevor Megill. Neither is expected to go deep, and both clubs intend to mix in bullpen arms early.
Predictions
Expect a tight, low-scoring game where bullpen execution decides everything.
Chicago’s relievers have found a late-series groove, and their lineup has shown more consistent power. Milwaukee’s home-field advantage and depth give them a strong chance, yet the Cubs’ ability to change the game with a swing of the bat may prove to be decisive in a close-fought battle.
Prediction: Cubs 4, Brewers 3
Starting Lineups
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: Drew Pomeranz (LHP) – 2–2, 2.17 ERA
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: Trevor Megill (RHP) – 6–3, 2.49 ERA
How to Watch Cubs vs. Brewers
First pitch for tonight’s game between the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers is scheduled for 8:08 PM Eastern / 5:08 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: Saturday, October 11, 2025
Time: 8:08 PM Eastern / 5:08 PM Central
Venue: American Family Field, Milwaukee, WI
TV: TBS
Streaming: TBS app and website, HBO Max
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