NLDS playoffs; Brewers, Cubs set for first-ever clash

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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JULY 30: Freddy Peralta #51 of the Milwaukee Brewers throws a pitch in the first inning against the Chicago Cubs at American Family Field on July 30, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)

MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee Brewers are gearing up for the 2025 National League Division Series (NLDS), soon to be facing a familiar rival.

What we know:

The Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres, clinching a 3-1 victory in Game 3 of their NL Wild Card Series on Thursday, Oct. 2. The Cubs will be driving up I-94 for a best-of-five series, the first time the rivals face off in the playoffs.

Game 1 is set for Saturday, Oct. 4. The game will be played at 1:08 p.m. at American Family Field.

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Cubs manager Craig Counsell managed the Brewers for nine years before he was hired by the Cubs in November 2023, a decision that Milwaukee continues to feel passionate about.

Brewers fans are invited to join watch parties to cheer on the team; there will be an NLDS watch party at Davidson Park on the Harley-Davidson campus (3725 W. Juneau Avenue) in Milwaukee on Wednesday, Oct. 8.

Fans are encouraged to arrive early to grab a seat and enjoy the pregame festivities and game.

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Big picture view:

This year, the Brewers broke their regular-season franchise record with 97 wins. It came just a day after the Brewers clinched the best record in baseball for the 2025 MLB season.

The Source: The information in this post was collected and produced by FOX6 News with additional reporting from the Associated Press.

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