Chourio’s Ninth-Inning Single Lifts Brewers to 4-3 Victory Over Padres, Series Lead
Jackson Chourio hit a two-run single in the ninth inning to give the Milwaukee Brewers a 4-3 victory over the San Diego Padres, establishing a 2-0 lead in their NL Division Series.
Albany Schenectady Troy, NY, October 4, 2026 —
The Milwaukee Brewers secured a narrow 4-3 victory against the San Diego Padres on Tuesday, thanks to a clutch two-run single by Jackson Chourio in the ninth inning. This win extends the Brewers’ lead in the National League Division Series to 2-0.
The decisive play occurred in the final regulation inning, with the Brewers trailing. Chourio’s hit drove in the runs that ultimately decided the game, shifting the momentum and securing the win for Milwaukee. The specifics of the runners on base and the exact score prior to Chourio’s at-bat were not detailed in the provided summary.
The Milwaukee Brewers’ victory on Tuesday places them in a commanding 2-0 position within the NL Division Series. The series will continue with the Padres looking to rebound and avoid falling further behind.
The performance by Chourio in the critical ninth inning highlights the high-stakes nature of playoff baseball. His single proved to be the difference-maker, capitalizing on a late opportunity to take the lead. Further details regarding the game’s progression, including the Padres’ performance throughout the innings and their response to the Brewers’ late surge, were not provided.
With the 2-0 series lead, the Milwaukee Brewers are positioned to advance, while the San Diego Padres face an uphill battle to recover in the best-of-five series. The outcome of this game underscores the importance of late-inning plays and clutch hitting in postseason competition.
Story summarized from the original created by STEVE MEGARGEE, Associated Press on www.news10.com, see more information here.
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