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Cubs Are Done; Brewers Survive

By John Johnson,  Newser Staff

Posted Oct 5, 2008 12:20 AM CDT

(Newser) – The Cubs' century of misery won't end this year. The Dodgers beat Chicago 3-1 to complete a sweep of their best-of-5 NL playoff series, the Chicago Tribune reports. James Loney, the grand-slam hero of Game 1, hit a 2-run double in the first that held up for LA. The Cubs entered the playoffs with the NL's best record but scored only 6 runs in 3 games. The Brewers, meanwhile, beat the Phillies 4-1 to force Game 4 this afternoon.

With the victory, Milwaukee now trails Philadelphia 2-1 in the series. Dave Bush got the win by pitching into the 6th as the Brewers won their first playoff game in 26 years, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel notes. "I think the mood is pretty good," said Milwaukee's JJ Hardy. "I think we all understand that we need to just worry about one game at a time."

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Jonathan Broxton reacts after striking out Chicago Cubs' Mark DeRosa during the 8th inning of Game 3.
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Jonathan Broxton reacts after striking out Chicago Cubs' Mark DeRosa during the 8th inning of Game 3.   (AP Photo)
Milwaukee Brewers' Mike Cameron reacts after sliding safely into third from first on a single by Bill Hall during fifth inning.
Milwaukee Brewers' Mike Cameron reacts after sliding safely into third from first on a single by Bill Hall during fifth inning.   (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Dave Bush throws during first inning of tonight's game against the Phillies.
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Dave Bush throws during first inning of tonight's game against the Phillies.   (AP Photo/Ben Smidt)
Milwaukee Brewers manager Dale Sveum (29) shakes hands with Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel before the game.
Milwaukee Brewers manager Dale Sveum (29) shakes hands with Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel before the game.   (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella watches the sixth inning of Game 3.
Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella watches the sixth inning of Game 3.   (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)
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