Brewers-Cubs rivalry reaches postseason, businesses expect big boost
Brewers fans ready for NLDS Game 1
The excitement is palpable for the Brewers-Cubs NLDS games at American Family Field. FOX6's Bria Jones stopped by Kelly's Bleachers to talk to some of the fans.
MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs clash in the NLDS on Saturday – the first ever postseason meeting in the I-94 rivalry. First pitch is set for 1:08 p.m.
Business boost
Local perspective:
Businesses on Bluemound Road are expecting a big boost. Kelly’s Bleachers is expecting 800 people for the postseason matchup, but several Brewers fans – and even a lone Cubs fan – were already at the bar on Friday.
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"If we beat the Padres…it’s an awesome win and gets us to the next round – but there’s not a lot to it other than that," Anthony Luchini, owner of Kelly's Bleachers, said of a would-be matchup. "But when we beat the Cubs, we beat Counsell. Then we got bragging rights for at least a year."
Brewers fans said they’re hyped because the rivalry brings out the best and worst in both teams.
Brewers-Cubs NLDS games at American Family Field, what you need to know
The Milwaukee Brewers will host the National League Division Series (NLDS), starting, Saturday Oct. 4 against the Chicago Cubs at American Family Field.
"I think they just concentrate more against each other," said Brewers fan Todd Turk. "They are obviously Central Division rivals, and especially with Counsell going there – it’s fun to watch."
"The competition is so fierce," said Brewers fan Rose Deidier. "They are playing like they are playing in the World Series even though this is the division, and it’s exciting."
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