Jackson Chourio just lived out every kid’s dream scenario, dude. Bottom of the 9th, bases loaded, two outs, two strikes, facing the top closer in the game, everything on the line? He absolutely crushed a 109.5 MPH line drive straight back up the middle, winning it for the Milwaukee Brewers and pushing them to a massive 2-0 series lead in the National League Division Series.
Walk-Off Chaos In Milwaukee
This was pure pandemonium. Chourio’s rocket shot ripped past the diving glove of Jake Cronenworth, leaving no doubt. Christian Yelich, who was on second, scored easily. Sal Frelick, rounding third, was getting waved home by the third base coach, and everyone knew it was gonna be tight. The throw came in just a bit wide, and Freddy Fermin couldn’t quite come up with it cleanly, but honestly, it looked like Frelick was going to be safe regardless. The ball flew, the Brewers mobbed Chourio, and Milwaukee just erupted. What a moment, what a game-winner to snag that critical 2-0 series advantage.
Brewers Battle Back After Defensive Headaches
Here’s the wild part: for most of this game, the Brewers straight up did not look like the team that deserved to win it. Logan Henderson did a solid job on the mound, keeping them in the mix even as the Padres kept working counts against him. He nearly struck out the side in the first, but a check swing by Manny Machado was ruled not to have gone, leading to a walk. A wild pitch put Machado on second, then Ty France slapped a single the other way, giving the Padres an early 1-0 lead. Henderson settled in after that, though, retiring eight straight.
But the defense? Man, that was a tough look for a bit. In the 5th, Brice Turang completely whiffed on an easy double-play ball up the middle, and it just went right through his legs. That put runners at the corners with only one out. Turang got a chance at redemption on the very next play, fielding it cleanly and getting the lead out, but then Pratt’s relay throw to first was short and couldn’t be picked. Another error, another run scored, and suddenly it was a 2-0 Padres lead.
The Captain Breaks King’s Reign
Meanwhile, Padres starter Michael King was just dealing. He was cruising, making it through four perfect innings and retiring the first 14 batters he faced without a sweat. The Brewers offense finally found a crack in his armor in the 5th inning, with two outs on the board. The captain himself, Christian Yelich, ripped a double into the right field corner. Fernando Tatis Jr. bobbled the ball out there, and Yelich probably could’ve tried for third, but Xander Bogaerts pulled off a perfect deke, laying down a fake tag that convinced Yelich to slide into second. Classic veteran move. That deke didn’t stop Yelich from scoring, though, when Sal Frelick singled to left on an 0-1 pitch, getting the Brewers on the board and cutting the lead to 2-1.
Man, what a roller coaster! This Brewers squad, even when they weren’t at their best, found a way to win. Being up 2-0 in the NLDS is huge, putting the Padres in a seriously tough spot. This team just showed everyone they’ve got that fight, that never-say-die attitude. You gotta love it. Milwaukee’s buzzing tonight, that’s for sure.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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