Photos from Game 1 of the Chicago Cubs’ NL Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Oct. 4, 2025, at American Family Field.

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Milwaukee Brewers fans cheer after the conclusion of the first inning against the Chicago Cubs in the NL Division Series Game 1 at American Family Field in Milwaukee on Oct. 4, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Jackson Chourio celebrates in front of Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner after Chourio doubled in the first inning of the NL Division Series Game 1 at American Family Field in Milwaukee on Oct. 4, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang drives in a run on a double in the first inning of the NL Division Series Game 1 against the Chicago Cubs at American Family Field in Milwaukee on Oct. 4, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ is unable to catch a ball that went for a run-scoring double for Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras in the first inning of the NL Division Series Game 1 at American Family Field in Milwaukee on Oct. 4, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Matthew Boyd stands on the mound as Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Jackson Chourio (background) rounds the bases with a double in the first inning of the NL Division Series Game 1 at American Family Field in Milwaukee on Oct. 4, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Matthew Boyd stands on the mound during a break in the action in the first inning of the NL Division Series Game 1 against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee on Oct. 4, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) picks up the ball after committing an error on a grounder in the first inning of the NL Division Series Game 1 against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee on Oct. 4, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta (51) delivers to the Chicago Cubs in the first inning of the NL Division Series Game 1 at American Family Field in Milwaukee on Oct. 4, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Matthew Boyd (second from right) stands on the mound before being pulled from the game in the first inning of the NL Division Series Game 1 against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee on Oct. 4, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras (24) and teammate Caleb Durbin (21) celebrate after Contreras scored on an error by Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner in the first inning of the NL Division Series Game 1 at American Family Field in Milwaukee on Oct. 4, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Matthew Boyd walks through the dugout after being pulled from the game in the first inning of the NL Division Series Game 1 against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee on Oct. 4, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the first inning of the NL Division Series Game 1 against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee on Oct. 4, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch warms up for the NL Division Series Game 1 against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee on Oct. 4, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
The Chicago Cubs stands for the national anthem before the start of the NL Division Series Game 1 against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee on Oct. 4, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell has a conversation with Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer before the start of the NL Division Series Game 1 against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee on Oct. 4, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs fans take in the scene before the start of the NL Division Series Game 1 between the Cubs and the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee on Oct. 4, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Two Chicago Cubs fans relax in their seats before the start of the NL Division Series Game 1 against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee on Oct. 4, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Daniel Palencia (48) warms up for the NL Division Series Game 1 against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee on Oct. 4, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts has a laugh on the field before the NL Division Series Game 1 against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee on Oct. 4, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

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