The Brewers are heading to the NLCS for the first time since 2018 after defeating the Cubs in Game 5 of the NLDS. They’ll now face the Dodgers, but for Milwaukee fans, this win feels extra sweet—knocking out former Cubs manager Craig Counsell adds a touch of poetic payback. Reportedly, when the Cubs lured Counsell away from Milwaukee two offseasons ago, he was supposed to take Chicago to the next level.

And to be fair, the Cubs did just that this year, racking up 92 wins and making their first postseason appearance since 2020. The problem? The Brewers. This year’s Milwaukee squad has been a whole different kind of challenge.

Just what the Brewers fans were asking for to take on the Cubs…

“I’m disappointed, I’m sad. I think this team did a lot to honor the Chicago Cub uniform.” Counsell

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