Rising Star Chourio and Mitchell’s Homeruns Turn the Tide for Milwaukee Brewers

In an unforgettable Wednesday night showdown, the Milwaukee Brewers clinched a thrilling 5-3 victory over the New York Mets, thanks to Jackson Chourio’s two spectacular homeruns and a clutch two-run shot by Garrett Mitchell. This exciting win has leveled the NL Wild Card Series, pushing both teams towards a decisive Game 3.

Brewers Aiming for Historic Comeback in Wild Card Series

Should the Brewers triumph in the forthcoming match, they stand to make history as the first team to bag a best-of-three Wild Card Series following an opening defeat since the MLB expanded the playoff format in 2022. “We’re focused on one thing: winning the game in front of us, whatever it takes,” Mitchell emphasized.

The Brewers were trailing 3-2 in the eighth when Chourio, with his second homerun of the night, equalized the score against Phil Maton, the Mets’ pitcher who was making his fourth appearance in five days. Notably, Chourio also opened the bottom of the first inning with a homerun against Sean Manaea, making him the youngest player to achieve this feat in the postseason.

Key Eighth Inning Plays Secure Brewers’ Win

Following a single by Blake Perkins and a double play grounded into by William Contreras, Willy Adames kept the eighth inning alive with a single. Mitchell then blasted a 390-foot homerun that sent the crowd at American Family Field into a rapturous frenzy.

Mitchell shared his mindset during the game-changing moment, stating that he was not aiming for a homerun, but rather focusing on attacking the zone and passing it to the next player. His strategy paid off when he connected on a first-pitch curveball.

The New York Mets’ manager, Carlos Mendoza, revealed post-game that closer Edwin Díaz was available, but they chose not to use him for more than an inning. Devin Williams came in clutch in the ninth, retiring the side in order to bag the save, while Joe Ross earned the win after pitching 1 1/3 scoreless relief innings.

Chourio Shines in Postseason, Brewers Eye Series Victory

Chourio, second to 19-year-old Andruw Jones in the 1996 World Series, is the youngest player to hit two homeruns in a postseason game. The rookie exhibits no signs of pressure, going 4 for 8 in two games, and has placed the Brewers on the cusp of their first postseason series victory since 2018.

Both teams now face a season-defining match on Thursday. Despite the loss, Mets’ first baseman Pete Alonso remains optimistic, stating, “We’ve been responding to adversity all year. I’m excited for this challenge tomorrow. This is what the playoffs are all about.”

UP NEXT: Rookie RHP Tobias Myers (9-6, 3.00 ERA) will start for Milwaukee in Game 3 against LHP Jose Quintana (10-10, 3.75).