The Chicago Cubs’ visit to Milwaukee for the National League Division Series is generating excitement and significant economic benefits for local businesses, with each postseason home game expected to pour $3 million into the city.At Magoo’s on the Mound off Bluemound Road, staff clocked in nearly three hours early Saturday morning, bracing for a busy day with both Cubs and Brewers fans. “The phones are off the hook, ringing.” Katie Roushia, a bartender, said.She noted that her tips doubled what she would make on a normal shift. Roushia credited the boost to new customers. “A lot of new people thought not a lot of regulars, a lot of out-of-towners coming in for the season, and yeah, it was just very good energy,” Roushia said.Despite being in enemy territory, Cubs fans are ready to spend. “They actually are surprised, usually because it’s not Chicago prices,” Roushia said.”It is going to be a big impact on the city, and that is something we can really embrace,” Josh Albrecht from Visit Milwaukee said.While some fans would prefer to keep Cubs fans out of American Family Field, Albrecht acknowledged their contribution. “Bringing Cubs fans up, we know they travel well, they come here often, they help sell out the stadium. We know it’s going to be a raucous atmosphere, and they are going to add to it,” Albrecht said. Bars like Magoo’s have at least one more day to cash in on this extra business with Game 2 of the NLDS set for Monday just after 8 p.m., and while businessowners say a possible Game 5 in Milwaukee would be great for business, Brewers fans want to wrap this up in three.

MILWAUKEE —

The Chicago Cubs’ visit to Milwaukee for the National League Division Series is generating excitement and significant economic benefits for local businesses, with each postseason home game expected to pour $3 million into the city.

At Magoo’s on the Mound off Bluemound Road, staff clocked in nearly three hours early Saturday morning, bracing for a busy day with both Cubs and Brewers fans.

“The phones are off the hook, ringing.” Katie Roushia, a bartender, said.

She noted that her tips doubled what she would make on a normal shift. Roushia credited the boost to new customers.

“A lot of new people thought not a lot of regulars, a lot of out-of-towners coming in for the season, and yeah, it was just very good energy,” Roushia said.

Despite being in enemy territory, Cubs fans are ready to spend.

“They actually are surprised, usually because it’s not Chicago prices,” Roushia said.

“It is going to be a big impact on the city, and that is something we can really embrace,” Josh Albrecht from Visit Milwaukee said.

While some fans would prefer to keep Cubs fans out of American Family Field, Albrecht acknowledged their contribution.

“Bringing Cubs fans up, we know they travel well, they come here often, they help sell out the stadium. We know it’s going to be a raucous atmosphere, and they are going to add to it,” Albrecht said.

Bars like Magoo’s have at least one more day to cash in on this extra business with Game 2 of the NLDS set for Monday just after 8 p.m., and while businessowners say a possible Game 5 in Milwaukee would be great for business, Brewers fans want to wrap this up in three.