The Brewers are attempting a bullpen game to claim this Game 5 of the NLDS, a feat that requires all parts to fire crisply. But after lefty Aaron Ashby allowed a hit and hit a batter to start the sixth – he did strike out Kyle Tucker to fulfill the three-batter minimum – Patrick, a rookie, was asked to clean it up.

The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 3-1 in Game 5 of the NLDS to clinch a spot in the NLCS. The Brewers advance to face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS. Milwaukee will host Game 1 on Monday night.

After outlasting the Chicago Cubs in the Divisional Round of the playoffs, the Milwaukee Brewers take on the Dodgers beginning tonight for the National League pennant.

All through October the Milwaukee Brewers have lived by a single mantra: “Magic Brew!” Through two games in the National League Championship Series the Los Angeles Dodgers have silenced Milwaukee’s magic and the only thing brewing is LA’s dominant pitching staff.

Cast, Jake and Jordan recap the first game of the ALCS, preview what to expect in the NLCS and take a look at what the future holds for the Cubs and Tigers this offseason.

The Chicago Cubs are staying alive. The Dodgers and Cubs were winners against the Phillies and Brewers, respectively, on Thursday night in NLDS Game 4s. The Dodgers ended the Phillies' season, ousting the NL East champs with an 11-inning win that ended on a walk-off error.