Cubs Force Game 4, Avoid Sweep with Crucial Game 3 Win Over Brewers
The Chicago Cubs defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 in NLDS Game 3, avoiding a sweep and forcing Game 4. Michael Busch made postseason history with multiple leadoff homers.
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Overview
- The Chicago Cubs secured a 4-3 victory against the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 3 of the NL Division Series, extending their playoff run.
- This crucial win prevented the Brewers from completing a series sweep, successfully forcing a decisive Game 4 in the National League Division Series.
- The Cubs' offense showed significant improvement, scoring four runs in the first inning and breaking a streak of low-scoring playoff games.
- Michael Busch made MLB postseason history by hitting multiple leadoff home runs in a single series, providing key offensive power for the Cubs.
- Cubs pitcher Jameson Taillon overcame challenging weather conditions in the first inning, delivering a resilient performance to help secure the narrow 4-3 victory.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame this story by emphasizing the Cubs' home-field advantage and the emotional atmosphere at Wrigley Field. They personify the stadium and its elements, portraying them as active participants in the game's narrative, initially "betraying" the Cubs before "making up for the lapse in loyalty." The coverage highlights the fans' fervent support and the Cubs' resilience, creating a narrative of overcoming adversity.
"The Cubs won 4-3 to stave off elimination, bringing a sense of hope and excitement to their fans at Wrigley Field."
Chicago Tribune"Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a tiebreaking two-run single and the Chicago Cubs avoided a sweep by holding off the Milwaukee Brewers for a 4-3 victory in Game 3 of their NL Division Series on Wednesday."
Associated Press"The Cubs forced the Brewers to throw 53 pitches in the first, the most by any team’s pitchers in the first inning of a playoff game since pitch-by-pitch data tracking started in 1988, according to ESPN Stats and Info."
Chicago Tribune"The steep climb the Cubs face after dropping the first two games at American Family Field didn’t seem to dampen the spirits of the fans in the stands."
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The Chicago Cubs defeated the Milwaukee Brewers by a score of 4-3.
Michael Busch made MLB postseason history by hitting multiple leadoff home runs in a single series.
The Cubs' offense showed significant improvement, scoring four runs in the first inning and breaking a streak of low-scoring playoff games.
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