Chourio and Misiorowski SHINE: Brewers close to Championship Series

In an exciting National League Division Series matchup, the Milwaukee Brewers took a 2-0 lead over the Chicago Cubs, thanks to stellar performances from their young talents.

Chourio and Misiorowski: Milwaukee’s Bright Future

Gardener Jackson Chourio, 21, demonstrated his power by hitting a three-run homer against a 101.4 mph fastball from reliever Daniel Palencia. This home run not only extended Milwaukee’s lead to 7-3, but also marked a milestone: Chourio became the youngest player in MLB history with three home runs in his first five postseason games.

“He’s a star. For me, I think he’s the best player we have here.”

William Contreras, Brewers catcher, on Jackson Chourio

For his part, right-handed pitcher Jacob Misiorowski, 23, dazzled from the mound. He kept the Cubs’ offense at bay for three innings, showing impressive speed in his pitches. His first eight pitches in the postseason reached or exceeded 102 mph. The Brewers’ manager, Pat Murphy, praised Misiorowski’s performance, highlighting his control and composure in pressure situations. The Brewers’ offense shined with three home runs in total, including a three-run homer by Andrew Vaughn in the first inning.

Reactions and Next Steps

The Cubs manager, Craig Counsell, acknowledged the difficulty of overcoming Milwaukee’s home runs. Brewers catcher William Contreras highlighted Misiorowski’s passion and enthusiasm for the game. The victory puts the Brewers one step away from the National League Championship Series. The next game will be played at Wrigley Field, with Quinn Priester of Milwaukee facing Jameson Taillon of the Cubs.