Brewers Take 2-0 Series Lead With Ninth-Inning Walk-Off Against Padres

Wilkes Barre Scranton Hazleton, PA, October 4, 2026 — The Milwaukee Brewers have taken a commanding 2-0 lead in their National League Division Series matchup against the San Diego Padres, following a dramatic 4-3 victory in the second game of the series. The decisive moment came in the bottom of the ninth inning when outfielder Jackson Chourio stepped up to the plate with his team trailing.

With two outs and the Brewers down by a single run, Chourio delivered a clutch hit, a two-run single that scored the go-ahead runs and secured the win for Milwaukee. This timely offense erased a deficit and put the Brewers in a favorable position as the series shifts.

The specific details regarding the score before Chourio’s at-bat, the runners on base, or the pitchers involved in the ninth inning were not provided in the summary. However, the outcome points to a closely contested game that ultimately swung in favor of the Brewers due to Chourio’s late-game heroics.

This victory extends the Brewers’ advantage in the best-of-five series. The team will now look to carry this momentum forward as they aim to close out the series. The Padres, facing a two-game deficit, will need to regroup and find a way to win upcoming games to keep their postseason hopes alive.

Further details on the game’s progression, including the teams’ offensive performances prior to the ninth inning and any notable pitching efforts from either side, were not available in the provided summary. The focus remains on Chourio’s game-winning hit and the Brewers’ successful bid to establish a significant series lead.

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