CHICAGO — The Milwaukee Brewers fell 6-0 to the Chicago Cubs in Game 4 of the National League Division Series at Wrigley Field, forcing a decisive Game 5 back in Milwaukee on Saturday.
Watch: Cubs force Game 5 with 6-0 victory over Brewers at Wrigley Field
For the second consecutive night, the Brewers couldn’t capitalize on their opportunities, going 0-for-12 with runners on base in the loss.
The Cubs took control early when Ian Happ connected on a Freddy Peralta fastball for a three-run homer in the opening inning. Peralta, who was the hero in Game 1, delivered a 94 mph fastball down the middle that Happ sent out of the yard for the game’s decisive blow.
“It just was a pitch that he was able to hit,” Peralta said. “He hit it exactly how he wanted to. For me, it wasn’t a mistake. It was a pitch that we wanted, and he just was able to hit it pretty hard.”
Brewers catcher William Contreras acknowledged the pitch could have been better executed.
“It could have been a better pitch. But credit to him for connecting on that pitch,” Contreras said. “He put a good swing on it. Yeah, we just need to be better.”
Brewers manager Pat Murphy credited the Cubs for their performance with their backs against the wall.
“The Cubs earned it. They had their backs up against the wall, and they earned the past two games,” Murphy said. “They pitched great, they played great. They played great defense, they hit in the clutch, they hit homers.”
Despite the setback, designated hitter Christian Yelich remains confident heading back to Milwaukee.
“It’s part of the story, man. Sometimes you’re going to have to win some big games,” Yelich said. “You face some adversity in the postseason, and we’ve got to keep going. We’ve played well on our home field. They took care of business here. Go back and get ready for Saturday and make sure we play.”
The Brewers will have one final opportunity to advance to the next round when they host Game 5 at American Family Field on Saturday. Their season hangs in the balance.
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