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Chourio Returns, Lifts Brewers With 9th-Inning Homer in 4-1 Win Over Blue Jays

Milwaukee strengthened the majors' top record behind Quinn Priester's steady start.

Overview

  • Activated earlier in the day after 28 games out with a right hamstring strain, Jackson Chourio hit a ninth-inning go-ahead home run, his 18th.
  • Christian Yelich homered on the next pitch off closer Jeff Hoffman to finish off the victory.
  • Quinn Priester worked six innings, allowing five hits and one unearned run, and remains unbeaten since May 13 in Cleveland.
  • Milwaukee improved to 85-52 for the best mark in MLB, matched a club record with 21 wins in August, and took a 2-0 series lead in Toronto.
  • The Brewers also reinstated Robert Gasser and optioned him and Brandon Lockridge to Triple-A Nashville, with Oliver Dunn designated for assignment.