Chourio's two-run single in ninth lifts Brewers over Padres in Game 2
Milwaukee beat San Diego in Game 2 of their playoff series on a two-run single by Jackson Chourio in the ninth inning. The Brewers trailed 3-2 before loading the bases against closer Mason Miller, and Chourio lined a 101-mph fastball up the middle to score Christian Yelich and Sal Frelick. Milwaukee now leads the series and can advance to the NLCS with a win in Game 3 in San Diego.
Milwaukee’s Game 2 comeback began after San Diego turned to Mason Miller for a two-inning save attempt. He retired the side in the eighth, but in the ninth he issued walks to Christian Yelich, Sal Frelick and Gary Sánchez around two outs, setting up Jackson Chourio with the bases loaded.
Chourio worked the count even after falling behind, then drove a 101-mph fastball through the middle. Yelich and Frelick scored, giving the Brewers a walk-off win. Milwaukee is one win from the NLCS and will play Game 3 in San Diego on Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 9:30 p.m. Eastern.
A dramatic playoff win like this may lift Milwaukee fans’ mood and heighten anticipation for a possible NLCS berth, while San Diego supporters could feel a painful late loss. Local businesses around both ballparks might see shifts in game-day spending, and Chourio’s repeated clutch moments could raise his profile among casual fans. The outcome may also shape how the series is remembered, though its broader social effects are likely limited and short-lived.