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Brewers-Cubs starting after Phillies-Dodgers tonight in the name of fairness

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Cubs fans are feeling frustrated with the late start for Game 4 of the team’s National League Division Series against the Brewers. First pitch is scheduled for 8:08 p.m. Thursday, after the Phillies and Dodgers play Game 4 of their NLDS in Los Angeles.

TBS is airing both series, but MLB sets the times for all postseason games. Why would it schedule a game in the Central time zone after a game in the Pacific time zone?

There are two reasons, the Sun-Times has learned. First, the Eagles are playing the Giants on “Thursday Night Football,” which kicks off at 7:15 on Prime Video.