MLB division series: Lineups, analysis for Cubs-Brewers Game 5 - ESPN

Another day, another win-or-go-home Game 5 in the 2025 MLB playoffs!

With the American League Division Series decided in an epic finale, the National League Division Series between the Chicago Cubs and the Milwaukee Brewers comes down to one last meeting tonight at American Family Field.

The Brewers entered the series as the favorite — and the NL's top overall seed. But after taking a commanding 2-0 lead, their NL Central rival Cubs evened the series with two wins at Wrigley Field.

Now we're back in Milwaukee — with the winner moving on to face the Los Angeles Dodgers for the NL pennant.

We've got you covered with pregame lineups and the keys to Game 5, along with takeaways after the final out.

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Andrew Vaughn does it again!

BOW DOWN TO YOUR KING<a href=«https://twitter.com/hashtag/MagicBrew?src=hash&ref_src=» https:>#MagicBrew

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Cubs answer with Suzuki's solo blast

SEIYA STRIKES. pic.twitter.com/n5gejVK73y

Contreras gets Brewers on the board first

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strike first in Game 5 thanks to William Contreras