CHICAGO -- The record reflects that the Brewers and Cubs had never met in the postseason before this National League Division Series.

“But we kind of have,” said Brewers star Christian Yelich.

“It was stressful,” Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy said.

“I remember a lot, and only remember a little at the same time,” said former Brewers closer Josh Hader. “It was a big deal.”

It was right here at Wrigley Field, where the Brewers will carry a 2-0 series lead into Game 3 on Wednesday with a chance to eliminate their division rival, and the Cubs will try to score some more runs to keep their season going. It will be the biggest game in this ballpark between these teams since Oct. 1, 2018 .

Game 163.

Before this week, that was the most charged matchup of this rivalry. Tied atop the NL

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