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Brewers Edged 4-3 by Cubs in Game 3; Still Lead NLDS 2-1

The Cubs scored four first-inning runs and held on to win 4-3, extending the NLDS and avoiding a series sweep, with Michael Busch hitting two historic leadoff homers.

  • On Wednesday, the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 at Wrigley Field, avoiding a sweep and extending their postseason run in the NL Division Series.
  • After a pair of losses, the Cubs faced elimination on Wednesday after falling behind 2-0 in the best-of-five NL Division Series following Milwaukee's 9-3 and 7-3 wins.
  • Michael Busch opened the scoring by hitting a leadoff home run, sparking a first inning four-run outburst, while Pete Crow-Armstrong added a two-run single to shift momentum.
  • Game 4 is set for Thursday at Wrigley Field, Chicago, which holds a 53-30 record this year, giving the Cubs another home opportunity.
  • Quinn Priester's homecoming proved difficult as the northern Illinois native allowed four earned runs over two-thirds of an inning while Cubs forced 53 pitches in the first inning.
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The Washington Post broke the news in on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.
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