Get ready for a thrilling baseball showdown! The Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers are locked in an intense NL Division Series, and the drama just keeps unfolding.
In a nail-biting Game 3, the Cubs avoided a potential sweep with a 4-3 victory, thanks to a clutch performance by Pete Crow-Armstrong. His two-run single in the first inning was the difference-maker, but the story doesn't end there.
Here's where it gets controversial: Michael Busch, the Cubs' leadoff hitter, made history by becoming the first player ever to hit multiple leadoff home runs in a single postseason series. Talk about setting the tone!
This NL Central rivalry has been nothing short of electric, with both teams scoring in the first inning of each of the first three games. It's a first in postseason history, and it's keeping fans on the edge of their seats.
But the Brewers weren't going down without a fight. Jake Bauers, stepping in for Andrew Vaughn, kept Milwaukee in the game with an RBI single and a leadoff homer. The tension was palpable as the Brewers loaded the bases in the eighth, but Brad Keller stepped up to the plate and struck out Bauers, defusing the threat.
And this is the part most people miss: Keller's performance wasn't just about that crucial strikeout. He went on to retire the side in order in the ninth, securing the save and keeping the Cubs' hopes alive.
So, who will take the lead in this best-of-five series? Game 4 is just around the corner, and the stage is set for another epic battle. Will the Cubs continue their comeback, or will the Brewers bounce back and even the series?
Stay tuned, baseball fans! This postseason series is a wild ride, and you won't want to miss a single pitch.
(Sources: ESPN, AP MLB)
