Brewers Clinch Ninth Inning Victory Over Padres, Take 2-0 Series Lead
In an NL Division Series game in Milwaukee, the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the San Diego Padres 4-3. Jackson Chourio's two-run single in the ninth inning secured the win and gave the Brewers a 2-0 series lead.
Rochester, NY, October 4, 2026 — In a pivotal National League Division Series matchup held in Milwaukee, the Milwaukee Brewers secured a narrow 4-3 victory against the San Diego Padres. The win, clinched in dramatic fashion, gives the Brewers a significant 2-0 advantage in the series.
The game, played in Milwaukee, saw the Brewers rally in the late innings to overcome the visiting Padres. The score remained close throughout the contest, with the final outcome resting on a decisive play in the ninth inning. The San Diego Padres were unable to hold their lead as the Brewers mounted a final offensive push.
The turning point of the game occurred in the bottom of the ninth inning. Jackson Chourio stepped up to the plate with his team trailing or in a tied situation, and delivered a crucial hit. Chourio’s two-run single proved to be the decisive blow, pushing the Milwaukee Brewers ahead and ultimately securing their hard-fought victory.
This timely offensive performance by Chourio not only secured the win for the Brewers in this particular game but also extended their lead in the series to a commanding 2-0. The series will now shift, with the Padres facing an uphill battle to recover from the deficit. Further details regarding the score before Chourio’s hit or specific pitching performances were not provided in the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by STEVE MEGARGEE, Associated Press on www.rochesterfirst.com, see more information here.
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