Following last night’s marathon playoff game—the longest in MLB history—that resulted in the Seattle Mariners being knocked out of the ALCS, tonight’s NLDS Game 5 will determine if the Brewers or the Cubs move on to the NLCS.
After taking a 2-0 series lead with wins in the first two games in Milwaukee, the Brewers traveled to Chicago only to see the Cubs win both matchups at Wrigley, including a 6-0 victory in Game 4. This sets the stage for a deciding Game 5, marking the Cubs’ fourth postseason loss so far.
If the Cubs emerge victorious tonight, they will break their franchise record for the most elimination games won in a single postseason. On the flip side, a win for Milwaukee would mean their first postseason series victory since 2018.
Here’s what you need to know about the big matchup:
- when: October 11th 8:08pm ET
- where: American Family Field (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)
- channel: TBS, TruTV, HBO Max
- streaming: DIRECTV (Free Trial), Sling TV
The winner will face the Los Angeles Dodgers for the National League pennant in the upcoming NLCS.
Brewers vs. Cubs Game 5 start time
Game 5 is set to kick off tonight at 8:08pm ET.
How to watch Brewers vs. Cubs Game 5 for free
If cable is not an option for you, consider signing up for a live TV streaming service to catch the game on TBS. One popular choice is DIRECTV, which offers a 5-day free trial. Their packages start at $59.99 per month, which includes various genres and TBS.
If you’re hesitant about a full subscription, there’s also the Sling Orange Day Pass priced at $4.99, granting you 24-hour access to Sling TV Orange, including TBS.
Starting pitcher for Game 5 between Brewers and Cubs
Drew Pomeranz will take the mound for the Cubs in tonight’s game. Remarkably, he hasn’t allowed any runners in the five postseason games he’s played, racking up five strikeouts across three innings against the Brewers.
