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Brewers' 10th Inning Heroics Steal Win from Cubs
9 Sep
Summary
- Luis Lara singled home the winning run in the 10th inning.
- Jackson Chourio hit a game-tying homer in the ninth inning.
- Milwaukee extended its division lead to nine games over Chicago.
The Milwaukee Brewers secured a thrilling 4-3 extra-inning victory against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night, extending their lead in the NL Central to nine games. Luis Lara delivered the game-winning hit in the 10th inning with a single that scored the automatic runner.
Jackson Chourio was the offensive catalyst, tying the game in the ninth inning with a crucial two-out home run, his 22nd of the season. This followed his game-winning single from the previous night, highlighting his recent impact.
Earlier, Chicago had taken a 3-1 lead in the ninth with a bases-loaded double. However, the Brewers' bullpen held firm, and their offense responded, leading to Lara's decisive hit in the 10th.
Pitcher Jacob Misiorowski had a strong outing, striking out nine batters over 6 1/3 innings and maintaining his MLB-leading ERA. He also showcased impressive velocity, with a significant number of pitches exceeding 100 mph.
