In a pivotal Game 2 of the National League Championship Series, the Milwaukee Brewers secured a 4‑3 victory over the San Diego Padres thanks to a walk‑off single by outfielder Jackson Chourio. The win puts Milwaukee just one triumph away from clinching the series and advancing to the NLCS.
Game recap
The Padres entered the eighth inning with a 3‑2 lead and called on closer Mason Miller to protect the win. Miller delivered a flawless eighth, striking out two batters and inducing a fly‑out to preserve the margin. However, the ninth inning proved decisive.
Miller began the ninth by allowing a groundout, then issued consecutive walks to Christian Yelich and Sal Frelick. After a routine fly‑out for the second out, Miller walked catcher Gary Sánchez, loading the bases with two outs.
Jackson Chourio stepped to the plate with the bases loaded and a 1‑2 count. After fouling off a pitch, he fell behind 2‑2. On the fifth fastball of the at‑bat—recorded at 101 mph—Chourio swung and drove a single up the middle. The hit brought Yelich and Frelick home, delivering a 4‑3 walk‑off win for the Brewers.
Key moments and player performance
Chourio’s heroics followed a strong showing in Game 1, where he hit a two‑run homer to tie the game early before William Contreras delivered the go‑ahead solo shot. The back‑to‑back performances underscore Chourio’s emerging role as a clutch contributor for Milwaukee.
For the Padres, Miller’s earlier dominance was offset by the late‑inning walk trouble. Despite a perfect eighth, the three consecutive walks in the ninth highlighted the pressure of a high‑stakes postseason environment.
Looking ahead
The series shifts back to San Diego for Game 3 on Tuesday, October 6, at 9:30 p.m. Eastern. The Brewers will aim to capture the decisive win, while the Padres seek to rebound and force a decisive Game 4.
Fans can expect another tightly contested matchup as both clubs vie for the NLCS spot. The Brewers’ momentum, fueled by Chourio’s walk‑off heroics, positions them favorably, but the Padres remain a formidable opponent with a deep roster and a resilient bullpen.
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