If the Cubs win today, they will move on to the National League Championship Series (NLCS) to face the Los Angeles Dodgers, as today’s game is a decisive Game 5 against the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Division Series (NLDS).
Playoff Implications
- Today’s game is the final match in the NLDS, so the winning team advances to play the Dodgers in the next round of the MLB playoffs.
- The Cubs forced this winner-take-all scenario by beating the Brewers in both games at Wrigley Field, making today’s game the series decider back in Milwaukee.
- Only five teams in history have forced a Game 5 after losing the first two games on the road in this series format, and the Cubs have a chance to complete that comeback as they did in the 2016 World Series.
Historical Context
- If the Cubs win, it would be a notable feat, given they were down 0-2 in the series and have now matched it 2-2, with a shot at advancing if they win on the road.
- The Brewers had the best record in the majors this season but must win at home to avoid elimination.
So, if the Cubs win today, they clinch the series and advance to the NLCS against the Dodgers, keeping their postseason hopes alive.