The excitement of the 2025 MLB playoffs continues! The National League divisional series between the Chicago Cubs and the Milwaukee Brewers culminates tonight at American Family Field. After an American League divisional series that culminated in an epic finish, all eyes are on this crucial matchup. The Brewers, who were the favorites and the best seed in the National League, will seek to secure their place in the league final. The Cubs, on the other hand, come motivated after tying the series with two victories at Wrigley Field. The winner will face the Los Angeles Dodgers for the National League championship. Get ready for action! Here are the key details for Game 5.
Key Moments of the Game
Follow live coverage for each release.Keys to Victory
For Chicago: The Cubs will need their pitchers to perform well. Manager Craig Counsell’s strategy will be crucial, aiming for a pitcher to stay on the mound for at least three innings. The decision of which pitcher to use will be key in this game.For Milwaukee: The Brewers will look to score runs, and they might need more home runs than the Cubs to win. If Imanaga pitches for the Cubs, that could be an advantage for the Brewers.Alignments
Puppies
- Michael Busch (1B)
- Nico Hoerner (2B)
- Kyle Tucker (DH)
- Seiya Suzuki (RF)
- Ian Happ (LF)
- Carson Kelly (C)
- Pete Crow-Armstrong (CF)
- Dansby Swanson (SS)
- Matt Shaw (3B)
Brewers
- Jackson Chourio (LF)
- Brice Turang (2B)
- William Contreras (C)
- Christian Yelich (DH)
- Andrew Vaughn (1B)
- Sal Frelick (RF)
- Caleb Durbin (3B)
- Blake Perkins (CF)
- Joey Ortiz (SS)
