The Milwaukee Brewers‘ first-inning pitching struggles against the Chicago Cubs continued into Game 3 of their National League Division Series.

But unlike the first two games, the Brewers didn’t have a rousing come back in them like they did in the victories in Games 1 and 2 in Milwaukee, losing, 4-3, on Wednesday, Oct. 8, at Wrigley Field to drop their first game in the series.

Now, a Game 4 is needed in the best-of-five series.

With the Brewers still ahead 2-1 in the series, they’ll look to close it out at Wrigley Field on Thursday, Oct. 9, to avoid a winner-take-all Game 5 in Milwaukee.

Here’s what to know about the Brewers’ next game in the series and playoff schedule:

When is the Brewers next game? Brewers vs Cubs Game 4

The Brewers and Cubs continue their playoff series on Thursday, Oct. 9, for Game 4.

It’s the first time in the series that games in the series will be on consecutive days.

What time is the Brewers game tomorrow?

It may be a late one but it’s dependent on the outcome of the Los Angeles Dodgers–Philadelphia Phillies in their Game 3 NLDS later tonight.

If the Dodgers win and finish off the sweep, the Brewers-Cubs Game 4 will take place at 6:08 p.m. If the Phillies win and stay alive in the series, the Brewers-Cubs Game 4 will be at 8:08 p.m.

What channel is the Brewers game?

Game 4 of Brewers-Cubs for the NLDS will air on TBS.

It’s the same channel as every game in the series.

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Brewers vs Cubs highlights

Here are scenes from Game 3 at Wrigley Field in which the Brewers lost 4-3.

Milwaukee took a 1-0 lead in the top of the first but the Cubs erupted for four in the bottom half of the first inning and chased starter Quinn Priester after just 2/3 of an inning. The Brewers bullpen kept the Cubs off the scoreboard the rest of the way and the Brewers chipped away to stay within striking distance.

But they blew a golden opportunity in the eighth inning when they failed to score despite a leadoff double by Jackson Chourio. Jake Bauers, who hit a solo home run in the seventh inning to cut the deficit to 4-3, struck out with the bases loaded to end the frame.

Brewers playoff schedule 2025

Here is the full playoff schedule for Brewers-Cubs in the NLDS:

Game 1 on Oct. 4: Milwaukee Brewers 9, Chicago Cubs 3 (Brewers lead series, 1-0)Game 2 on Oct. 6: Milwaukee Brewers 7, Chicago Cubs 3 (Brewers lead series, 2-0)Game 3 on Oct. 8: Chicago Cubs 4, Milwaukee Brewers 3 (Brewers lead series, 2-1)Game 4: Milwaukee Brewers at Chicago Cubs, Thursday, Oct. 9, TBS, 6:08 p.m. or 8:08 p.m.Game 5 (if necessary): Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee Brewers, Saturday, Oct. 11, TBS, 3:38 p.m.NLCS schedule 2025

If the Brewers win one more game over the Cubs in the NLDS, they’ll be in the National League Championship Series for the first time since 2018. Milwaukee would host Games 1 and 2. Here’s the schedule for that series:

Game 1: Monday, Oct. 13

Game 2: Tuesday, Oct. 14

Game 3: Thursday, Oct. 16

Game 4: Friday, Oct. 17

Game 5: Saturday, Oct. 18

Game 6: Monday, Oct. 20

Game 7: Tuesday, Oct. 21

MLB playoff schedule

Here is the rest of the division series in the National League and American League:

NLDS: Dodgers vs PhilliesGame 1: Los Angeles Dodgers 5, Philadelphia Phillies 3 (Dodgers lead series, 1-0)Game 2: Los Angeles Dodgers 4, Philadelphia Phillies 3 (Dodgers lead series, 2-0)Game 3: Philadelphia Phillies at Los Angeles Dodgers, 8:08 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, TBSGame 4 (if necessary): Philadelphia Phillies at Los Angeles Dodgers, 5:08 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, TBSGame 5 (if necessary): Los Angeles Dodgers at Philadelphia Phillies, 7:08 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, TBSALDS: Yankees vs Blue JaysGame 1: Toronto Blue Jays 10, New York Yankees 1 (Blue Jays lead series, 1-0)Game 2: Toronto Blue Jays 13, New York Yankees 7 (Blue Jays lead series, 2-0)Game 3: New York Yankees 9, Toronto Blue Jays 6 (Blue Jays lead series, 2-1)Game 4: Toronto Blue Jays at New York Yankees, 6:08 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, Fox/FS1Game 5 (if necessary): New York Yankees at Toronto Blue Jays, 7:08 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, Fox/FS1ALDS: Tigers vs MarinersGame 1: Detroit Tigers 3, Seattle Mariners 2 (Tigers lead series, 1-0)Game 2: Seattle Mariners 3, Detroit Tigers 2 (Series tied 1-1)Game 3: Seattle Mariners 8, Detroit Tigers 4 (Mariners lead series, 2-1)Game 4: Detroit Tigers 9, Seattle Mariners 3 (Series tied 2-2)Game 5: Detroit Tigers at Seattle Mariners, 3:40 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, Fox/FS1