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The Milwaukee Brewers take a commanding 2-0 lead in the NL Division Series against the Chicago Cubs, following a 7-3 victory in Game 2. The Brewers showcased exceptional power hitting, including three home runs, and strong pitching, retiring the last 15 Cubs batters. With Game 3 set for October 8, the Brewers are one win away from their first trip to the NL Championship Series in seven years, aiming to secure their first playoff series victory since the 2018 season.
Milwaukee – The Milwaukee Brewers are one win away from their first trip to the National League Championship Series (NLCS) in seven years, following a decisive 7-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs in Game 2 of the NL Division Series on October 6 at American Family Field. The Brewers now lead the best-of-five series 2-0, having outscored the Cubs 16-6 over the first two games.
With this commanding lead, the Brewers will have three opportunities to close out the series, with Game 3 set for Wednesday, October 8. After a day off on Tuesday, October 7, the teams will move to Wrigley Field in Chicago for the next match.
In Game 2, the Brewers showcased their power hitting, smacking three home runs, including two pivotal three-run shots. Andrew Vaughn launched a three-run homer in the first inning to tie the game after the Cubs had taken an early lead with a three-run blast by Seiya Suzuki. William Contreras contributed a solo home run in the second inning, followed by Jackson Chourio’s three-run shot in the fourth, which extended the Brewers’ lead significantly.
Pitching played a crucial role in the Brewers’ success, as the team retired the last 15 Cubs batters they faced. Jacob Misiorowski emerged as a key player, earning the win by striking out four batters in three scoreless innings of relief. The Brewers’ pitching staff has been effective in limiting the Cubs’ offensive production, which has struggled to find momentum in both playoff games against Milwaukee, managing only three runs total.
Notably, all seven of the Brewers’ runs in Game 2 were scored with two outs, exemplifying their knack for capitalizing on crucial situations. This performance is particularly significant as the Brewers strive for their first playoff series victory since the 2018 season.
Upcoming games are scheduled with Game 3 on October 8 at 4:08 p.m., airing on TBS. Should the series extend, Game 4 will take place on October 9 at Wrigley Field at 8:08 p.m., with a possible Game 5 returning to Milwaukee on October 11 at 3:38 p.m.
Historically, only 10 out of 90 teams have managed to overcome an 0-2 deficit in a best-of-five playoff series. The Cubs now find themselves in a challenging position, needing to win three consecutive games to advance. Manager Craig Counsell highlighted the critical need for the Cubs to avoid mistakes, particularly giving up multi-run home runs in key moments, as the team has shown weaknesses throughout the season in this area.
Jackson Chourio’s performance is noteworthy, as he played despite concerns about a hamstring injury that nearly kept him out of the game. His contributions have proven essential to the Brewers’ offensive efforts against a Cubs team struggling to replicate its earlier season success in starting pitching and home run prevention.
If the Brewers win the NLDS, the NLCS schedule will commence on October 13 and continue through October 21, marking a significant milestone for the team aiming to reclaim its place among the top contenders in the league.
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- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Brewers vs Cubs Game 2 NLDS
- Wikipedia: Milwaukee Brewers
- Chicago Tribune: Cubs vs Brewers Game 2 NLDS
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: Major League Baseball
- MLB: Cubs vs Brewers NLDS Game 2 Lineups
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