The Chicago Cubs are showing fight, but it may be too late. After dropping the first two games of the National League Division Series to the Milwaukee Brewers, the Cubs battled back with a gritty 4-3 win in Game 3 to stay alive and force a crucial Game 4 at Wrigley Field.

For manager Craig Counsell , it was more than just a win — it was a message about mindset and approach. In his first postseason leading the Cubs, Counsell has stressed the importance of attacking from the first pitch to the final out.

The energy was clear from the start in Game 3. The Cubs erupted for four runs in the opening inning and then held off Milwaukee’s late surge. Michael Busch belted his second leadoff homer of the series, Pete Crow-Armstrong drove in two key runs, and Brad Keller came through with anot

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