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How a 22-year-old Jackson Chourio beat baseball’s most overpowering closer with the Brewers down to their last strike

Jackson Chourio beat Mason Miller’s 101.3 mph fastball for a two-run walk-off single, giving the Brewers a stunning 4-3 win and 2-0 NLDS lead.

By Michael Duarte · Yahoo

Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 12:56 AM

Key Things to Know

Jackson Chourio faced Mason Miller's 100 mph fastball down to his last strike in a crucial Brewers at-bat.
The Milwaukee Brewers eliminated the San Diego Padres with a 3-1 victory in Game 4 of the NLDS.
Chourio set a Brewers franchise record for postseason RBIs during the divisional series.

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Milwaukee Brewers phenom Jackson Chourio delivered in the clutch against closer Mason Miller while facing an intense late-game situation. The 22-year-old outfielder stepped up to the plate against Miller's 100 mph fastball down to the final strike, helping propel Milwaukee deeper into the postseason.

The Brewers eliminated the San Diego Padres in Game 4 of the National League Division Series with a 3-1 victory. Chourio set a franchise playoff RBI record during the tightly contested series, helping send Milwaukee to an NLCS showdown against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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