Chicago — On a night when everything was stacked against him, Ian Happ turned the pressure into a surge, leading the Cubs to a 6-0 win over the Brewers, forcing their opponents into a decisive Game 5 of the NLDS series. It wasn’t just a win — it was a resounding declaration of war: “We’re not giving up.”
With a three-run home run in the first inning, when it looked like Happ had been “sunk” in the pressure throughout the series (he had a batting average of just .095 and 11 strikeouts) — he now became the saving grace. “I’ve been supported by my teammates all season, so to be able to contribute like that was huge,” Happ said after the game.
On top of his performance, Matthew Boyd also returned at the right time. He had been “crushed” in Game 1, but last night, Boyd turned in a solid 4.2 innings, allowing just two hits, six strikeouts, and just three walks—a sweet revenge.
Happ’s explosiveness and Boyd’s consistency helped the Cubs keep their bullpen healthy and avoid pulling out their long-range pitchers too early—a valuable asset in a deadly series.
As if the first-inning homer wasn’t enough of a warning, the Cubs continued to trap the Brewers with deadly hits in the bottom of the game. Matt Shaw recorded an RBI single, while Kyle Tucker and Michael Busch each hit a home run to widen the lead and snuff out any hopes of a comeback for Milwaukee.
The Cubs’ lineup made it clear: they were coming back, not with a temporary miracle, but with a relentless fighting spirit.
Now, with the series pushed to “win-or-go-home,” the public, the media, and both teams know: Game 5 is not for the faint of heart. The Brewers are now under pressure to win, and the Cubs—despite their recent rise—can’t breathe easy.
A shot from Happ, a rebound from Boyd, and a blaze of confidence from the locker room—the Cubs didn’t just push the series to Game 5, they forced the entire MLB to look back.
In Milwaukee, the dark clouds are gathering. In Chicago, the home lights are rekindling. If the Cubs win Game 5, they won’t just advance—they’ll become a symbol of postseason resurgence.
Who will win? Tonight, the answer will be between cheers and sighs
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