Brewers Secure Series Lead with Walk-Off Victory Over Padres
The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the San Diego Padres 4-3 in Game 2 of the NL Division Series, securing a 2-0 series lead after Jackson Chourio hit a walk-off two-run single in the ninth inning.
Bakersfield, CA, October 4, 2026 — The Milwaukee Brewers have taken a commanding 2-0 lead in their National League Division Series matchup against the San Diego Padres. The Brewers secured a narrow 4-3 victory in Game 2, a game that concluded dramatically in the ninth inning.
The decisive moment came when Jackson Chourio stepped up to the plate with his team trailing and delivered a critical hit. Chourio’s at-bat resulted in a walk-off two-run single, which brought home the runs needed to clinch the win for the Brewers and end the game.
This victory places the Brewers in a strong position as they head forward in the series. The series is now 2-0 in favor of Milwaukee. Further details regarding the specific inning circumstances leading up to Chourio’s game-winning hit, the pitchers involved, or other key plays in the game were not provided in the summary.
The NL Division Series is a key stage in Major League Baseball’s postseason, with teams competing to advance towards the World Series. The Brewers’ performance in these early games indicates strong momentum, while the Padres now face the challenge of needing to win multiple games consecutively to avoid elimination from the postseason.
Story summarized from the original created by STEVE MEGARGEE, Associated Press on www.kget.com, see more information here.
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