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Cubs Edge Brewers 4-3, Busch Makes MLB History

10/9/2025

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Cubs Defeat Brewers

The Cubs narrowly defeated Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 in Game 3, making it 2-1.
Michael Busch led off with a homer for the second straight game, a first in MLB postseason history.
Cubs manager Craig Counsell urged better contact hitting amid high strikeouts.
Jameson Taillon must deliver in Game 4 to sustain postseason hopes; offense has 10 runs in the series.

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Murphy Defends Counsell

Brewers manager Pat Murphy expressed disappointment over booing Craig Counsell.
Counsell, a former Brewers figure, is viewed as a traitor for joining the Cubs.
Murphy noted Counsell's deep Milwaukee ties and that fans boo successful figures.
Brewers lead NLDS 2-0 over Cubs; Game 3 is October 8 at Wrigley Field.
Murphy won the Manager of the Year Award last season.

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Cubs Defeat Brewers

The Cubs narrowly defeated Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 in Game 3, making it 2-1.
Michael Busch led off with a homer for the second straight game, a first in MLB postseason history.
Cubs manager Craig Counsell urged better contact hitting amid high strikeouts.
Jameson Taillon must deliver in Game 4 to sustain postseason hopes; offense has 10 runs in the series.

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