Overview
- First pitch is scheduled for 7:08 p.m. CT Saturday at American Family Field on TBS in a winner-take-all decider.
- Neither manager has named a starter, and both clubs are planning a multi-pitcher approach with the Cubs saying all arms are available except Matt Boyd.
- Brewers manager Pat Murphy identified Aaron Ashby, Abner Uribe, Jared Koenig, Trevor Megill, Chad Patrick and Jacob Misiorowski as likely to pitch.
- The series has been front-loaded with offense, as 21 of the 35 runs have been scored in the first inning.
- The Cubs forced Game 5 by winning three straight elimination games after dropping the first two on the road.