Brewers Blast Cubs in NLDS Opener Behind Chourio’s Big Day
MILWAUKEE (Interstat) — Jackson Chourio drove in three runs before exiting with a hamstring injury as the Milwaukee Brewers pounded the Chicago Cubs 9-3 on Saturday in Game 1 of their NL Division Series. Chourio went 3 for 3, all in the first two innings, to help Milwaukee build a 9-1 lead. The Cubs scored on solo homers from Michael Busch and Ian Happ. Freddy Peralta earned the win for the Brewers, striking out nine over 5 2/3 innings. Matthew Boyd took the loss for Chicago. The Brewers lead the best-of-five series 1-0. Game 2 is Monday in Milwaukee.