Jackson Chourio hits first-pitch home run in NLCS Game 3
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Key Points:
- Christian Chourio hit a first-pitch home run off Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell in Game 3 of the NLCS, contributing to the Brewers' 6-2 victory.
- This homer was Chourio's second first-pitch leadoff home run in the postseason, making him one of only two players, alongside George Springer, to achieve this feat twice.
- Chourio tied with Shohei Ohtani, Derek Jeter, and Jimmy Rollins for the second-most postseason leadoff home runs with three, trailing only Kyle Schwarber who has five.
- He set a Brewers franchise record with six career postseason home runs, surpassing teammate William Contreras, and has 18 RBIs in 19 postseason games, the most by any player under 23.
- Chourio's first-pitch homer is also the sixth such home run in postseason history since 1988, highlighting his early impact and historical significance in playoff performances.
