Venezuelan outfielder Jackson Chourio delivered a historic postseason performance during the Milwaukee Brewers’ 7-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs in Game 2 of the National League Division Series. Connecting on a three-run home run off a 101.4 mph pitch from Daniel Palencia, the 20-year-old’s milestone blast set a new Statcast-era playoff record for a home run.
Chourio’s Record-Breaking Blast Propels Brewers to Brink of NLCS
The shot propelled Milwaukee to a 2-0 series lead in the best-of-five matchup. Through the first two games, Chourio has cemented himself as an immediate postseason standout by recording six runs batted in, four hits in six at-bats, two runs scored, and a double.
Murphy and the Milwaukee Lineup Fire on All Cylinders
Milwaukee manager Pat Murphy praised the young outfielder’s performance after the game, stating that the swing demonstrated why Chourio is regarded as one of the most promising talents in baseball.
Offensive support came from across the Milwaukee lineup during Game 2. Andrew Vaughn contributed another three-run home run, while teammate William Contreras broke a tie score with a solo shot in the third inning.
Wrigley Field Awaits Wednesday’s Potential Sweep
The victory puts the Brewers just one win away from advancing to the National League Championship Series. The franchise is chasing its first series won since 2018, when they advanced to Game 7 of the NLCS.
Game 3 shifts to Wrigley Field on Wednesday, where Milwaukee will look to sweep the series.
Snell Dominates as Dodgers Silence Phillies
In the other National League matchup, the Los Angeles Dodgers secured a 4-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies to also take a 2-0 series lead. Left-hander Blake Snell was the figure of the encounter by pitching six innings with just one hit allowed and nine strikeouts.
According to Opta Stats, Snell became the first pitcher with four postseason games with nine or more strikeouts and less than two hits allowed.
Late-Inning Drama Preserves Dodgers’ Lead
Los Angeles capitalized on the departure of Phillies starter Jesús Luzardo—who had retired 18 batters—by orchestrating a four-run rally in the seventh inning. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts noted the importance of maintaining momentum as the club returns home.
Despite a late push by Philadelphia with three runs scored across the eighth and ninth innings, a defensive play by Freddie Freeman preserved the one-run margin.
Pennant Race Advancements on the Line
Both the Brewers and the Dodgers head into Wednesday’s Game 3 contests needing only a single victory to lock up their respective pennant race advancements.
Game 3 between Milwaukee and Chicago takes place at Wrigley Field, while Los Angeles hosts Philadelphia for their third meeting.
