Brewers’ Playlist Prank? Cubs forced to warm up to love songs before NLDS opener

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The Brewers appear to be playing some mind games with the Cubs ahead of Game 1 of the NLDS playoffs on Saturday.

During Chicago’s batting practice, Milwaukee ditched the usual pump-up playlist and instead played slow ballads over the stadium speakers.

Check it out below:

The Brewers playing all ballads during Cubs BP. pic.twitter.com/iwVJiCEym4

— Jesse Rogers (@JesseRogersESPN) October 3, 2025

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