Brewers edge Padres 3-2 in Game 1 of NLDS
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Last updated Oct 4, 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers secured a 3-2 victory against the San Diego Padres in Game 1 of the National League Division Series on October 3, 2026. Jackson Chourio hit a two-run home run in the third inning to even the score at 2-2, while William Contreras provided the go-ahead run with a home run in the seventh. The game saw strong pitching and numerous missed opportunities for both teams, with the Padres leaving 12 runners on base. The Brewers' bullpen effectively supported starter Jacob Misiorowski, who exited after four innings.
- •Chourio's homer marked his fifth postseason home run, a franchise record.
- •Contreras hit a clutch go-ahead homer in the seventh inning.
- •Brewers' bullpen combined for five scoreless innings after Misiorowski left.
- •Padres stranded 12 runners, falling short in scoring opportunities.
- •Game 2 is scheduled for October 4, 2026.
- 5:34 AMYahoo Sports — William Contreras leads Brewers past Padres with clutch late-inning home run
- 5:25 AMYahoo Sports — Jackson Chourio, William Contreras lift Brewers to Game 1 win that comes down to the wire
"William Contreras delivered when the Milwaukee Brewers needed him most. The star catcher launched a go-ahead home run in the seventh inning to beat the San Diego Padres 3-2 in Game 1 of the NLDS on Saturday night. Contreras’ solo shot gave Milwaukee its first lead of the night and helped the Brewers overcome a shaky start from Jacob Misiorowski. […] The post William Contreras leads Brewers past Padres with clutch late-inning home run appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"The Brewers get a 3-2 win over the Padres in Game 1 with some heroics from two of their biggest stars.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 4, 2026, 5:34 AMWilliam Contreras leads Brewers past Padres with clutch late-inning home run
William Contreras delivered when the Milwaukee Brewers needed him most. The star catcher launched a go-ahead home run in the seventh inning to beat the San Diego Padres 3-2 in Game 1 of the NLDS on Saturday night. Contreras’ solo shot gave Milwaukee its first lead of the night and helped the Brewers overcome a shaky start from Jacob Misiorowski. […] The post William Contreras leads Brewers past Padres with clutch late-inning home run appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsOct 4, 2026, 5:25 AMJackson Chourio, William Contreras lift Brewers to Game 1 win that comes down to the wire
The Brewers get a 3-2 win over the Padres in Game 1 with some heroics from two of their biggest stars.
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