Jackson Chourio 2-Run Homer Sparks Brewers' 4-3 Comeback Victory

Jackson Chourio hit a tying, two-run home run with two outs in the ninth inning as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Chicago Cubs 4-3.

Jackson Chourio hit a game-tying, two-run home run with two outs in the ninth inning to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday. Trailing 3-1, pinch-hitter Christian Yelich sparked the rally with a single to right field before Chourio drove an 0-1 pitch from Jacob Webb 394 feet over the left-field wall. The outfielder finished the night 4-for-5 at the plate, and Luis Lara secured the win with a bases-loaded single in the 10th inning.

The victory moves Milwaukee nine games ahead of the second-place Cubs in the NL Central standings. The Brewers now have a magic number of seven to clinch their fourth consecutive division title. This result followed a 4-3 win on Monday where Chourio provided the go-ahead two-run single in the eighth inning.

Chourio’s ninth-inning blast marked his 22nd home run of the season, a new career high. Despite a fractured bone in his hand that delayed his debut until May 4, the 22-year-old is currently averaging .286 with a .343 on-base percentage and a .484 slugging percentage. Earlier in the game, Chourio was thrown out at home by Seiya Suzuki while attempting to score from second on a William Contreras single in the fifth inning.

Against Chicago this season, Chourio has maintained a .345 batting average across 12 games. His career postseason statistics include a .341 average and a 1.044 OPS over 12 playoff appearances. The Brewers are now positioned to clinch their eighth postseason berth in the last nine years.