CHICAGO — The roar inside Wrigley Field on Thursday night wasn’t just celebration — it was defiance. The Chicago Cubs, facing elimination and doubt from every corner of the baseball world, stormed back with a 6–0 shutout win over the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 4 of the NLDS, tying the series 2–2 and forcing a decisive Game 5 that will now decide their postseason fate.
From the first pitch, the Cubs played like a team possessed. Nico Hoerner set the tone early with a double down the left-field line, later scoring on a clutch RBI from Ian Happ, while Seiya Suzuki added a two-run blast that sent the Wrigley crowd into chaos. The Brewers, meanwhile, never found rhythm against the Cubs’ red-hot pitching.
Cade Horton, the rookie sensation who has captured the hearts of Chicago fans all season, delivered the performance of his young career — seven scoreless innings, nine strikeouts, and not a single walk. His fastball command was surgical, his slider untouchable, and his poise unshakable under the October lights. When he walked off the mound in the seventh, the entire stadium rose to its feet, chanting his name.
“It’s not just a win,” Horton said postgame. “It’s a statement. We’re not done yet.”
The Cubs’ bullpen, anchored by Adbert Alzolay, sealed the victory with ruthless efficiency, allowing just one hit across the final two frames. On offense, Dansby Swanson and Christopher Morel continued their postseason resurgence, combining for three RBIs and a highlight double play that crushed Milwaukee’s late rally hopes.
Manager Craig Counsell, facing his former team on the biggest stage imaginable, was visibly emotional after the game. “These guys refused to quit,” he said. “They’ve been hearing all year that they’re not ready for this moment — and tonight, they answered every doubt with fire.”
With the series now even, the baseball world turns its eyes to Game 5 in Milwaukee, where everything — redemption, reputation, and the Cubs’ postseason dream — will be on the line. Chicago’s dugout, once haunted by inconsistency, now hums with belief.
“You could feel it tonight,” said Hoerner. “The energy, the trust, the way we fought for every pitch. This is what being a Cub is all about.”
For a franchise built on history and heartbreak, this Game 4 win felt like something bigger — not just survival, but the spark of something historic. The Cubs are no longer the underdogs. They’re the storm rolling toward Milwaukee, unafraid, unstoppable, and one win away from rewriting their October story once again.
Final Score: Cubs 6, Brewers 0. Series tied 2–2. Game 5 — winner takes all.
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