Jackson Chourio drives in two runs as Milwaukee Brewers beat Chicago Cubs

The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Chicago Cubs 4-2 on September 7, 2026, at American Family Field. Chicago starter Matthew Boyd held a 2-1 lead through seven innings before being pulled in the eighth after allowing a leadoff walk and a double. Jackson Chourio then delivered a two-run single against Ryan Zeferjahn to put Milwaukee ahead. Christian Yelich added an insurance run with a sacrifice fly later in the same frame. Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a solo home run in the ninth inning, but Milwaukee closer Trevor Megill secured his 27th save of the season following a diving catch by Jackson Chourio in left field. The victory marks the 89th win for the Brewers this year, reducing their magic number to clinch the National League Central division to 10.

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