CHICAGO (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee Brewers fans are filling Chicago bars and streets Wednesday, Oct. 8 as the team prepares for Game 3 of the National League Division Series against the Cubs. With Chicago on the brink of elimination, the Brewers have a chance to complete a sweep and advance to the NLCS.
At Home Away From Home, a Chicago bar known for welcoming visiting fan bases, the rivalry was alive but mostly friendly before first pitch.
"We can say we're friendly, up until gametime," said Cubs fan Mike Backer.
Brewers fans made their presence known, bringing brooms, jerseys and a winning attitude across state lines.
“We wanna make this Miller Park South," said Brewers fan Greg Hackbart.
Many fans pointed to what they called a historic Brewers season, confident the team could close out the series. Still, some Milwaukee fans were cautious not to provoke their Cubs fan counterparts.
"You kinda gotta not do it in Chicago if you want to get out of here," said Brewers fan Greg Jones.
Despite decades of competition, fans from both sides agreed on one thing: a shared passion for the game itself.
"The love of baseball just brings people together," said Brewers fan Derek Baumgartner. "You could be two rival fans and just agree that ‘We hate you because you're killing us.’"
For Brewers fans hoping to stay on good terms with locals, there was one piece of advice circulating before the game: don’t put ketchup on your hot dog!
CBS 58 will continue coverage from Chicago whether there’s a Game 4 in the series or the Brewers move on to the National League Championship Series on their way to the World Series.