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Brewers, Cubs Set for Winner-Take-All Game 5 in Milwaukee

Milwaukee enters as a slight home favorite with starting pitchers still unannounced.

Overview

  • First pitch is Saturday, Oct. 11 at 8:08 p.m. ET (7:08 CT) at American Family Field, with coverage on TBS and truTV and streaming on HBO Max.
  • The series is tied 2-2 after Chicago’s 6-0 victory in Game 4 at Wrigley Field.
  • Both teams had not named a starter at the time of reporting, pointing to potential bullpen-heavy approaches.
  • Oddsmakers listed Milwaukee around -130 with a total of 7.5, reflecting the Brewers’ 52-29 home record and home teams winning each game in the series.
  • The winner moves on to face the Dodgers in the NLCS starting Oct. 13, with injuries on both rosters potentially affecting availability.