MILWAUKEE — Fans filled bars, parking lots, and sidewalks around American Family Field Saturday night as the Brewers beat the Cubs 3–1 in Game 5 of the National League Division Series.

The win sends Milwaukee to the NLCS against the Dodgers, and for many fans, it was a night that captured what baseball means to the city.

Cameron Rowe watched with his family from inside Kelly’s Bleachers, surrounded by both Brewers and Cubs fans.

“Right by the stadium, this is kind of like the hub for Brewers games. Everyone comes here before, during, after — the energy is just crazy,” Rowe said. “The grind doesn’t stop. Get back at it in the next series.”

Rowe said the Brewers represent more than sports for Milwaukee.

“You can’t think of Milwaukee without thinking of the Brewers.”

Inside the stadium,

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