Cubs left fielder Ian Happ comes through in the first inning, putting the home team in control in Game 4 of the NL Division Series

The Brewers romped to victories in Games 1 and 2 in Milwaukee, but the Cubs fought off elimination with nail-biting win in Game 3 in front of their home fans. Chicago tallied four runs in the first inning but didn't score again, hanging on for a 4-3 victory.

The Chicago Cubs had lost their last three playoff series dating back to 2017. That streak is finally over. The Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 3-1 on Thursday night in Game 3 of their Wild Card Round matchup, booking their place in the NLDS against the Milwaukee Brewers.

The last thing that Chicago Cubs fans want to think about right now is this upcoming offseason. This is because their beloved team kept their 2025 season alive

Here are three takeaways from the Cubs’ Game 2 loss to the Brewers, as the Cubs are officially pushed to the brink of the 2025 season.

The Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres Thursday at Wrigley Field in a make-or-break game in the National League Wild Card Series. The Cubs will now go on to face the Milwaukee Brewers.