This is being written at a point in time before the Cubs announce their Game 5 starting pitcher against Milwaukee.

Don’t know, don’t want to know.

But it’s probably the most important call of the season. Through four games of this series, the first inning has meant everything. The Cubs handed the Brewers some early momentum, then took it back to force Saturday’s decisive contest.

Remember, teams that get a bye in the National League playoffs traditionally come out flat in the division round. If the Cubs win Game 5, NL bye teams will be 1-7 in the second round during the four years this playoff format has existed.

The Cubs gave away that advantage quickly in Game 1. Matthew Boyd, starting on short rest, served up a pair of meatballs to Brice Turang and William Contreras. The Brewers beg

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