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Chourio Stuns Dodgers With First-Pitch Homer
15 Oct
Summary
- Jackson Chourio hit a leadoff home run off Blake Snell.
- The home run occurred on the very first pitch of the game.
- The Brewers took an early 1-0 lead in Game 1.
The Los Angeles Dodgers faced an immediate setback in the National League Championship Series. As the series shifted to Los Angeles with the Brewers holding a 2-0 lead, the home crowd at Dodger Stadium was quickly silenced.
Brewers leadoff hitter Jackson Chourio delivered a stunning blow, hitting a home run on the very first pitch of the game. The blast came off the renowned two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell, giving Milwaukee an early 1-0 advantage.
Fans who braved Los Angeles rush hour traffic for the 5 p.m. local start had barely settled into their seats before the Brewers took the lead. This unexpected opening to the game quickly dampened the atmosphere at Dodger Stadium, setting a challenging tone for the Dodgers.
