Chourio’s Ninth-Inning Single Lifts Brewers to 4-3 Win Over Padres, Series Lead
Jackson Chourio's two-run single in the ninth inning led the Milwaukee Brewers to a 4-3 victory over the San Diego Padres, giving the Brewers a 2-0 lead in their NL Division Series.
Dothan, AL, October 4, 2026 — In a pivotal moment of the National League Division Series, the Milwaukee Brewers secured a 4-3 victory against the San Diego Padres. The decisive play came in the ninth inning, orchestrated by a two-run single from Jackson Chourio. This win has granted the Brewers a commanding 2-0 lead in the series.
The late-game heroics from Chourio shifted the momentum and the scoreline in favor of Milwaukee. The single in the ninth inning proved to be the difference-maker, ultimately leading to the Brewers clinching the game by a single run. The final scoreline reflects the tight competition, with the Brewers tallying four runs and the Padres three.
With this victory, the Milwaukee Brewers have now established a 2-0 advantage in the NL Division Series. The significance of this lead in a best-of-five series cannot be overstated, putting the Brewers in a strong position to advance. The San Diego Padres now face an uphill battle as they look to rebound in the upcoming games of the series.
Further details regarding the specific circumstances of the ninth inning, the pitchers involved, or the performance of other players were not provided in the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by STEVE MEGARGEE, Associated Press on www.wdhn.com, see more information here.
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