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3 critical Cubs X-factors heading into NLDS Game 5 against the Brewers

On the heels of Friday night's 15-inning marathon between the Detroit Tigers and Seattle Mariners that saw the M's punch their first ALCS ticket in 24 years, the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers have a win-or-go-home Game 5 of their own - with a date with the reigning World Series champions awaiting the victor.

After the Brewers jumped out to an early two games-to-none lead with back-to-back commanding performances to start the series, Craig Counsell's club showed what it's made of, taking both games at Wrigley Field this week to send the NLDS back to Milwaukee for one final game.