Brewers overcome rough Jacob Misiorowski start with William Contreras and Jackson Chourio homers to take 1-0 lead over Padres
The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the San Diego Padres 3-2 in Game 1 of the NLDS behind home runs from Jackson Chourio and William Contreras. Despite a shaky start from pitcher Jacob Misiorowski, the Brewers' bullpen held the lead to secure the victory.
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This game marks the beginning of the MLB postseason, a major cultural and economic event in American sports.
The Milwaukee Brewers aren't used to doing things the hard way when Jacob Misiorowski is on the mound. That doesn't mean they aren't ready.Despite getting only four innings from the presumptive NL Cy Young Award winner, the Brewers defeated the San Diego Padres 3-2 on Saturday to take a 1-0 lead in the NLDS. Game 2 is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET Sunday in Milwaukee.After falling down 2-0 in the second inning, the Brewers can thank Jackson Chourio, William Contreras and their bullpen for the comeback. Chourio evened the game in the third inning with a two-run homer, then Contreras broke the tie in the seventh inning with a solo homer.ONE. HUGE.
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