Managers Pat Murphy and Craig Counsell both decided to sleep on who their starting pitcher would be in Game 4 of the Milwaukee Brewers-Chicago Cubs National League Division Series at Wrigley Field Oct. 9.

Perhaps it was because no starter who has pitched in the first inning so far for either team over the first three games of the series has gotten through a frame unscathed.

The two teams combined for 18 runs in the opening inning (Milwaukee 10, Chicago 8). The Cubs did all of their offensive damage before they had made a third out in Game 3 and extended the best-of-five series with a 4-3 victory. The Brewers also scored an early run to open the game, but missed an opportunity for more.

While staff ace Freddy Peralta is on full rest and seems like the logical option to pitch Game 4, the Brewers’ bullpen has also allowed just one run in 18 innings during the series.

Here’s how to watch and listen to Game 4:

Brewers vs Cubs start time tonight for NLDS Game 4Date: Thursday, Oct. 9Time: 8:08 CT

The Brewers and Cubs square off in Game 4 of the best-of-five series at 8:08 p.m. Oct. 9 at Wrigley Field.

What channels are the Brewers vs Cubs on tonight for NLDS Game 4?TV channels: TBS and TruTV.Stream: You can stream it with the TBS app, HBO Max or a cable TV or streaming service provider that carries TBS, like Sling.Announcers: Alex Faust (play-by-play), Ron Darling (analyst) and Lauren Jbara (field reporter) are on the call.

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What radio station is the Brewers vs Cubs on tonight for NLDS Game 4?You can listen to the game via the Brewers Radio Network including FM-94.5 WKTI in Milwaukee. Here’s a list of the radio stations.Announcers: Jeff Levering, Lane Grindle and/or Josh Maurer will call the games on the Brewers Radio Network.Is Brewers vs Cubs on Sirius XM Radio tonight for NLDS Game 4?Yes, the Brewers broadcast is on Channel 177 and the Cubs broadcast is on Channel 89.Brewers vs Cubs odds tonight for NLDS Game 4

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Thursday morning

ODDS: Brewers by 1.5O/U: 7Moneyline: Brewers -115, Cubs -105Brewers vs Cubs NLDS playoff schedule 2025Game 1: Milwaukee Brewers 9, Chicago Cubs 3 (Brewers lead series, 1-0)Game 2: Milwaukee Brewers 7, Chicago Cubs 3 (Brewers lead series, 2-0)Game 3: Chicago Cubs 4, Milwaukee Brewers 3 (Brewers lead series, 2-1)Game 4: Milwaukee Brewers at Chicago Cubs, Thursday, Oct. 9, 8:08 pmGame 5 (if necessary): Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee Brewers, Saturday, Oct. 11, Time TBA (if necessary)