Brewers stun Padres with dramatic NLDS walk-off against ace closer
USA Today • • sports
Key Points:
- The Milwaukee Brewers secured a dramatic 4-3 walk-off victory against the San Diego Padres in Game 2 of the National League Division Series, taking a 2-0 series lead with three chances to clinch.
- Jackson Chourio hit a bases-loaded single with two outs in the bottom of the ninth off Padres closer Mason Miller, scoring two runs to seal the comeback win.
- San Diego took an early lead but struggled with five combined errors in the game, while Padres starter Michael King flirted with a perfect game before being pulled in the sixth inning.
- Game 3 is scheduled for Tuesday, October 6, at Petco Park in San Diego, with Dustin May starting for the Brewers and Nick Pivetta for the Padres.
- Both the Brewers and Padres remain among the five MLB franchises that have never won a World Series, with the Brewers showing strong potential to advance further this postseason.
