Brewers one step away from the NLCS: They crush Cubs and go for the pass at Wrigley

In a night of power and strategy, the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Chicago Cubs with a score of 7-3 in Game 2 of the National League Division Series (NLDS), leaving them one win away from advancing to the Championship Series (NLCS). Despite the limitations in their starting pitcher rotation, Milwaukee imposed their pitching plan with discipline and offense. After a complicated start by the left-hander Aaron Ashby, the home team reacted with determination. Andrew Vaughn hit a three-run homer in the first inning, erasing the Cubs’ initial lead. William Contreras tied the game with a solo home run in the third inning, and Jackson Chourio sealed the victory with a three-run homer in the fourth, backing a standout relief performance by Jacob Misiorowski. With this result, the Brewers took a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five series, a historically decisive margin. Teams that have been in this position have advanced in 88.9% of cases.

Home runs are hit, not manufactured. Sometimes we have to win in other ways, but today we found a way. You don’t see that from the Brewers very often.

Pat Murphy, Manager

Milwaukee’s offense was exceptional: before this game, the franchise had never hit a home run with more than one runner on base in 55 postseason games. On this occasion, they did it twice in four innings. Chourio’s hit had a historical nuance: his connection against a 101.4 mph fastball from Daniel Palencia was the fastest pitch converted into a home run in postseason history since pitches have been recorded (2008). Misiorowski dazzled with an impressive performance in his playoff debut, throwing nine crucial outs with 57 pitches, 31 of which exceeded 100 mph.

There are probably fewer than five people on the planet who can do what he did tonight.

Quinn Priester

The Brewers’ game plan, based on the strategic use of the bullpen, was executed with precision. Even Priester participated in a psychological maneuver to confuse the opponent, simulating being the starting pitcher of the night. With this victory, Milwaukee travels to Chicago with the opportunity to seal the series and secure their return to the National League Championship Series.