When your team faces elimination in the postseason, every voice of support matters. Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark joined thousands of Cubs faithful Saturday night, throwing her weight behind Chicago as they battled the Milwaukee Brewers in a pivotal Game 5 of the National League Division Series.

The Cubs and Brewers had been going back and forth in the NLDS for four games. The Brewers won Game 1 and Game 2, but the North Siders didn’t surrender. They won the next two Games at home, tying the series at 2-2 and keeping their postseason hopes alive. Now that the teams have assembled for the finale series, everyone has picked their side, including the basketball star Clark.

The WNBA sensation took to X with a simple but passionate plea: “Come on Cubbies!!!!!” Her message arrived as tension gripped the American Family Field and living rooms across Chicago.

The Cubs found themselves trailing 2-1 as the game entered the sixth inning, with Milwaukee holding a slim advantage in this win-or-go-home showdown.

Clark’s love for the Cubs isn’t new. The former Iowa Hawkeyes standout has thrown ceremonial first pitches for both the Iowa Cubs, an MLB team, and its Triple-A affiliate, the Iowa Cubs. In fact, the Triple-A team gave her a commemorative bobblehead in March 2023 to recognize her Iowa legacy and her commitment to the Chicago Cubs.

As Chicago deals with the stress of elimination, Clark’s short but passionate support feels like a timely reflection of what fans worldwide hope for: a comeback worthy of October baseball and the city’s never-say-die mentality.

Clark’s message carried hope. But baseball doesn’t always reward faith alone. As the game unfolded in Milwaukee, the Cubs faced a harsh reality that even passionate support couldn’t change.

Milwaukee holds firm at home, ending the Chicago Cubs’ playoff run

Caitlin Clark’s rallying cry, “Come on Cubbies!!!!!” captured the mood of many Chicago faithful who wanted things to become better. But even with a lot of enthusiasm and faith, the Cubs couldn’t win Game 5, losing to the Brewers 3–1.

The Brewers took advantage of the home crowd’s energy early on. Milwaukee scored first in the first inning, which set the tone for a close elimination game. The Cubs came back to tie the game in the third, but their offense couldn’t keep up the pressure after that.

When it counted most, Chicago’s bats went quiet. Seiya Suzuki, Kyle Tucker, and Ian Happ only got one hit in twelve at-bats. Drew Pomeranz started on the mound for the Cubs, and after that, a patchwork bullpen tried but failed to stop Milwaukee’s solid onslaught.

The Brewers stayed in front with a solo home run and scores in the late innings. The Cubs’ lineup couldn’t take advantage of runners in scoring position.

The Brewers won the series 3–2, which means they will play the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series. For the  Chicago Cubs, it’s a bitter finish to what was otherwise a promising season.

It shows how close the margins can be in October baseball, even with stars like Caitlin Clark cheering from afar.