The Chicago Cubs kept their postseason hopes alive Thursday night, shutting out the Milwaukee Brewers 6\u20130 in Game 4 of the NLDS to even the series and set up a decisive Game 5. Veteran left-hander Matthew Boyd delivered under pressure, tossing 4\u2154 scoreless innings with sharp command and timely strikeouts before handing things over to a dominant bullpen. Chicago\u2019s relievers combined to stifle Milwaukee\u2019s offense, preventing a single runner from reaching third base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Cubs\u2019 bats came alive early when Ian Happ crushed a three-run homer in the first inning, energizing the Wrigley Field crowd and setting the tone for the night. Kyle Tucker and Michael Busch added solo shots later, giving Chicago plenty of cushion against a Brewers lineup that struggled to generate consistent contact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Manager Craig Counsell praised the team\u2019s resilience, noting how they\u2019ve responded after being on the brink of elimination. \u201cThat\u2019s the kind of baseball we\u2019ve talked about all year\u2014gritty, relentless, and ready for the moment,\u201d he said postgame. With momentum now on their side, the Cubs head back to Milwaukee for a high-stakes Game 5, aiming to punch their ticket to the National League Championship Series.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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