Home / Sports / Brewers Crush Cubs in Decisive NLDS Game 1 Victory
Brewers Crush Cubs in Decisive NLDS Game 1 Victory
4 Oct
Summary
- Brewers score 9 runs in first 2 innings
- Peralta ties franchise playoff strikeout record
- Chourio exits with hamstring injury
On October 4, 2025, the Milwaukee Brewers delivered a decisive 9-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs in Game 1 of the National League Division Series. The Brewers' offense erupted for 6 runs in the first inning and 3 more in the second, chasing Cubs starter Matthew Boyd before the first frame was even complete.
The Brewers' onslaught began with a leadoff home run by Michael Busch, but Freddy Peralta quickly recovered and went on to deliver a strong 5⅔-inning start, tying a franchise playoff record with 9 strikeouts. However, the Brewers suffered a potential blow when young outfielder Jackson Chourio had to be removed from the game with a right hamstring injury after recording 3 hits in the first two innings.
Despite the injury concern, the Brewers' offense continued to dominate, with every player aside from Joey Ortiz recording at least one hit. The Brewers' 10 hits in the first two innings were the most in a postseason game in franchise history, and they batted around twice in that span.
The Cubs managed to score 3 runs via home runs, but the Brewers' lead proved insurmountable as they cruised to a decisive Game 1 victory at American Family Field.
