Cubs Manager Craig Counsell on Loss to Brewers in NLDS
About This Sports Courier Baseball Video: We hear from Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell after his team's Game 5 loss in the National League Division Series to his former team the Milwaukee Brewers. The Cubs are eliminated from the MLB Playoffs and will have plenty of work to do this offseason.
MILWAUKEE – When Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer swung the trade to bring Kyle Tucker into the fold last offseason, the goal was to transform the offense and make a run at the World Series. If those goals were met, the fact that Tucker was around for only one year would have been worth it.
On Saturday night, Tucker stood in front of his locker in the visitors†clubhouse at…
The Brewers’ Ace in the Pen: Jacob Misiorowski Shines Bright in Game 5 Win, Setting Up NLCS Showdown on Your Favorite Sports Channel ⚾️
The Milwaukee Brewers are heading back to the National League Championship Series! In a tense, winner-take-all Game 5 against the rival Chicago Cubs, the Brewers secured a hard-fought 3-1 victory at home, powered by an unexpectedly dominant pitching performance from rookie Jacob Misiorowski and timely home runs from their offense.
With the series tied at two games apiece after the Cubs staged a remarkable comeback, the atmosphere at American Family Field was electric. The victory not only sends the Brewers—the National League’s overall No. 1 seed—to the NLCS but also earns them a highly anticipated rematch against the team that ended their season in 2018: the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The Rookie Resurgence: Misiorowski’s Masterpiece
The strategy for both teams going into the decisive game was a "bullpen game"—relying on a parade of relievers to cover innings. For Milwaukee, the hero emerged from a place of recent doubt: rookie right-hander Jacob Misiorowski.
Misiorowski’s season was a tale of two halves. He flashed All-Star brilliance early on, but his second-half struggles left fans and analysts questioning his role, or even his presence, on the postseason roster. But in the most crucial moments of the NLDS, the 23-year-old silenced all critics.
After a stellar outing in Game 2, Misiorowski delivered an even more impactful performance in Game 5. Entering in the second inning after opener Trevor Megill tossed a perfect first, Misiorowski anchored the Brewers’ defense with four brilliant innings. Though he surrendered the Cubs' only run on a leadoff home run to Seiya Suzuki, he allowed only two more singles across his entire stint. Crucially, the hard-thrower struck out three and, most importantly, didn't walk a single batter, demonstrating laser focus under intense pressure.
As veteran outfielder Christian Yelich noted, the team wouldn't have advanced without him: "He pitched a ton of big innings for us in Game 2. And tonight, he was really unbelievable. Really settled the game down and set the tone for the rest of the guys out of the pen." It was a true display of clutch pitching that all the major Sports Channel commentators will be analyzing for days.
The Long Ball Lifts the Brewers
In a low-scoring, tight affair, runs were precious, and the Brewers generated all of theirs via the long ball.
The tone was set early by All-Star catcher William Contreras, who blasted a two-out, solo home run in the first inning off Cubs opener Drew Pomeranz. The 389-foot shot to left-center gave the Brewers a crucial 1-0 lead and settled the home crowd.
However, the most significant blast of the night came in the fourth inning from Andrew Vaughn. Acquired mid-season and recalled from the minors in July, Vaughn stepped up in a major way. His two-out solo homer off Colin Rea, his second of the series, put Milwaukee back in front 2-1 after Suzuki's second-inning reply.
Vaughn, who immediately felt the surge of momentum, described the impact: "That was huge. Big moment there. Just swung the momentum into our dugout. It was huge, got everybody fired up."
The final nail was driven in by Brice Turang in the seventh. Despite having struggled for much of the series (just 2-for-19), Turang connected for a two-out solo homer off Andrew Kittredge, extending the lead to 3-1 and providing the much-needed insurance that the powerful Cubs lineup could not overcome.
Defense Holds the Line Against Cubs’ Threat
While the offense provided just enough pop, the combined effort of the five Brewers pitchers was the backbone of the victory. Beyond Misiorowski, the bullpen was nearly flawless. Trevor Megill started strong, and Abner Uribe finished the job, pitching the final two scoreless innings to earn the save.
The pressure mounted in the sixth inning when the Cubs managed to put two runners aboard with no outs, the only real threat against the Brewers’ pitching after the early homer. Yet, the Brewers’ defense and pitching bore down, holding the runners and preserving the lead. As Cubs manager Craig Counsell observed with a touch of frustration, his team simply couldn't manufacture runs against Milwaukee’s elite arms: “We had six baserunners. You’re going to have to hit homers to have any runs scoring in scenarios like that.”
Counsell acknowledged the undeniable strength of his opponent: “This team is loaded with very good pitching. It's certainly a strength of the team. And it's why they've won so many games.” This pitching prowess is what gives Milwaukee confidence heading into the next round, and it’s a factor that will be analyzed in detail across every nationwide Sports Channel broadcast.
A Date with Destiny: The NLCS Rematch
With the NLDS trophy secured, the Brewers now turn their attention to the National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The matchup is a thrilling repeat of the 2018 NLCS, a grueling seven-game battle that the Dodgers ultimately won.
For the Brewers, who are in the playoffs for the seventh time in eight seasons but had not won a playoff series since 2018, this victory is a breakthrough. They have the No. 1 seed and the crucial home-field advantage for the entire postseason, setting the stage for the NLCS to begin in Milwaukee on Monday.
Manager Pat Murphy perfectly captured the mood of a team that has faced scrutiny all year: "To win this series the way we did, I'm just grateful, to be honest with you, I'm grateful for the guys we've had in the room. They've been doubted all year. Everyone. There's no one predicting the Brewers playing the Dodgers in the series."
Now, the doubted Brewers have the chance to prove everyone wrong, starting with a clash against one of the league's perennial powerhouses. The stage is set for an epic postseason battle.
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Sports: The Brew Crew survives! The Brewers are on their way to the NLCS for the first time since 2018 as they eliminate the Cubs in 5. And will play the Dodgers, a rematch of that year's NLCS matchup.
MILWAUKEE — After failing to keep Cubs hitters in the ballpark during the first inning of each of the first four games of the National League Division Series, the Brewers will try something novel in the winner-take-all Game 5 on Saturday night.
Megill has started as an opener for the Brewers before, but that was prior to his breakthrough as fill-in closer last season while Devin Williams rehabbed…
Brewers unbowed after offense stifled in NLDS Game 4
CHICAGO — Thereâ€s been a pattern through the first four games of this National League Division Series: If the Brewers donâ€t strike fast, they might not strike at all.
On Thursday night, it was the latter. The Cubs shut down one of the best offenses in the National League to force a winner-take-all Game 5. The Brewers would end up losing, 6-0, at Wrigley Field.
The quick offense model worked…
The Los Angeles Dodgers have punched their ticket to the National League Championship Series after a dramatic finish that stunned fans and silenced Citizens Bank Park. A tense Game 4 in the NL Division Series ended with a costly error by Phillies reliever Orion Kerkering in the 11th inning, giving the Dodgers a 2–1 walk-off victory and sealing a 3–1 series win. In this special Sports Channel feature, we unpack the game’s defining moments, the stars who rose under pressure, and the heartbreak that will linger in Philadelphia.
The Pitching Duel That Set the Stage
Sports Channel coverage of Game 4 opened with a classic October duel. Dodgers ace Tyler Glasnow was electric, striking out eight and surrendering no runs over six dominant innings. Phillies starter Cristopher Sánchez matched him pitch for pitch, limiting Los Angeles to one run through six and keeping his team within striking distance. Both managers leaned heavily on their bullpens as the night deepened, and by the time the 11th arrived, every pitch carried postseason weight.
Tension Builds and Momentum Swings
Sports Channel viewers witnessed the turning tides in the late innings. The Phillies drew first blood in the seventh when Nick Castellanos ripped an RBI double down the left-field line. But the Dodgers quickly responded — Mookie Betts showed his veteran poise, drawing a bases-loaded walk that tied the game at 1–1. As both lineups failed to capitalize on scoring chances in the 8th, 9th, and 10th, fans on both sides could feel the game slipping into something historic.
The Error That Changed Everything
Sports Channel cameras caught the fateful sequence in the 11th. With two outs and the bases loaded, Dodgers rookie Andy Pages sent a slow grounder back toward the mound. Kerkering fielded it but rushed his throw, sailing it wide of catcher J.T. Realmuto. The errant toss allowed pinch-runner Hyeseong Kim to score, setting off an eruption in the Dodgers’ dugout. In a single heartbeat, the Phillies’ dream dissolved into disbelief.
Kerkering later admitted that adrenaline got the best of him. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts praised his club’s composure, while Phillies skipper Rob Thomson called it a “hard way to end a great fight.” Sports Channel noted how the Phillies’ dugout stood silent as the Dodgers celebrated just feet away, a vivid image of baseball’s unforgiving theater.
Dodgers Advance, Phillies Reflect
Sports Channel analysts point out that this marks the Dodgers’ eighth NLCS appearance in 13 years — a testament to their consistency. Glasnow’s brilliance and Roki Sasaki’s perfect three-inning relief performance proved decisive, showcasing the team’s balance between power and poise. For the Phillies, the defeat echoes last year’s disappointment, once again highlighting missed opportunities and the cruel margins of October baseball.
As Los Angeles turns its focus toward the next series, Sports Channel will continue following their pursuit of another World Series berth — one earned not just through talent, but through moments when composure triumphed over chaos.
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