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The '''Brewers-Cubs Series''' is a [[Major League Baseball]] rivalry between National League Central Division foes [[Milwaukee Brewers]] and [[Chicago Cubs]], two teams located only 90 miles from each other on [[Interstate 94]]. This rivalry has |
The '''Brewers-Cubs Series''' is a [[Major League Baseball]] rivalry between [[National League Central Division]] foes [[Milwaukee Brewers]] and [[Chicago Cubs]], two teams located only 90 miles from each other on [[Interstate 94]]. This rivalry has been most prominent since [[1998]], when the Brewers moved from the [[American League]] to the [[National League]]. Nevertheless, the series has been very competitive: Entering the 2006 season, the Cubs held a one-game lead over the Brewers, 62-61. |
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During games in Milwaukee, the feel of home field advatage for the Brewers seems to diminish. It is not uncommon at games between the Cubs and Brewers for there to be more visiting Cubs fans than home Brewers fans. This was most apparent in September 2003 when the Cubs were in Milwaukee in the playoff hunt, and tickets at Wrigley Field were hard to get. Though Brewers fans do travel to Wrigley Field, it is not nearly as many fans. {{fact}} |
During games in Milwaukee, the feel of home field advatage for the Brewers seems to diminish. It is not uncommon at games between the Cubs and Brewers for there to be more visiting Cubs fans than home Brewers fans. This was most apparent in September 2003 when the Cubs were in Milwaukee in the playoff hunt, and tickets at Wrigley Field were hard to get. Though Brewers fans do travel to Wrigley Field, it is not nearly as many fans. {{fact}} |
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The series' history has been closely competitive. Entering the 2006 season, the Cubs held a one-game lead over the Brewers, 62-61. |
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Revision as of 16:22, 23 June 2006
The Brewers-Cubs Series is a Major League Baseball rivalry between National League Central Division foes Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs, two teams located only 90 miles from each other on Interstate 94. This rivalry has been most prominent since 1998, when the Brewers moved from the American League to the National League. Nevertheless, the series has been very competitive: Entering the 2006 season, the Cubs held a one-game lead over the Brewers, 62-61.
During games in Milwaukee, the feel of home field advatage for the Brewers seems to diminish. It is not uncommon at games between the Cubs and Brewers for there to be more visiting Cubs fans than home Brewers fans. This was most apparent in September 2003 when the Cubs were in Milwaukee in the playoff hunt, and tickets at Wrigley Field were hard to get. Though Brewers fans do travel to Wrigley Field, it is not nearly as many fans. [citation needed]
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