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Brewers Rout Cubs 9-3 in NLDS Opener as Peralta Ties Strikeout Mark

Jackson Chourio exited with right hamstring tightness, leaving his status for Monday unclear.

Overview

  • Milwaukee seized control with a six-run first inning that tied the franchise postseason record for runs in a frame.
  • Freddy Peralta struck out nine over 5⅔ innings to match the club’s single-game postseason strikeout mark and earn his first playoff win.
  • Jackson Chourio notched three hits in the first two innings, the first time that has happened in MLB postseason history.
  • The Brewers finished with 13 hits and went 7-for-17 with runners in scoring position, while the Cubs managed five hits and went 0-for-2 with RISP.
  • Game 2 is Monday at American Family Field with Milwaukee leading the best-of-five series 1-0.