Chourio’s Ninth-Inning Single Secures Brewers’ Victory Over Padres, Extends Series Lead
Jackson Chourio's two-run single in the ninth inning lifted the Milwaukee Brewers to a 4-3 victory over the San Diego Padres, giving the Brewers a 2-0 lead in the NL Division Series.
Wilkes Barre Scranton Hazleton, PA, October 4, 2026 — The Milwaukee Brewers secured a narrow 4-3 victory against the San Diego Padres on Tuesday, thanks to a pivotal two-run single in the ninth inning by Jackson Chourio. This crucial hit gave the Brewers a commanding 2-0 lead in the best-of-five NL Division Series.
The game remained tightly contested through the early innings. The Padres established an early lead, but the Brewers managed to keep pace. The decisive moment arrived in the bottom of the ninth inning with the Brewers trailing. Jackson Chourio stepped up to the plate and delivered a clutch two-run single, which proved to be the game-winning hit.
With this victory, the Milwaukee Brewers have now won the first two games of the series, placing them in a strong position to advance. The Padres, conversely, face an uphill battle as they return home needing to win three consecutive games to keep their postseason hopes alive. The specific details regarding the pitcher who surrendered the hit, the number of outs at the time, or the exact score before Chourio’s at-bat were not provided in the summary.
The series will now shift to San Diego for Game 3. The Brewers aim to close out the series, while the Padres will be looking to secure their first win and force a Game 4.
Story summarized from the original created by STEVE MEGARGEE, Associated Press on www.2822news.com, see more information here.
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