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

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Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Jackson Chourio drives in two runs as Milwaukee Brewers beat Chicago Cubs
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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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  • •Jackson Chourio produced a go-ahead two-run single in the bottom of the eighth inning.
  • •Trevor Megill earned his 27th save of the season to finalize the 4-2 score.
  • •Pete Crow-Armstrong recorded his 41st home run for the Chicago Cubs.
  • •The Milwaukee Brewers now hold 89 wins on the season.
Latest Updates
  • 5:54 AMYahoo Sports — Brewers' Luis Lara overcomes a rough night with winning hit against Cubs
  • 3:49 AMYahoo Sports — Jackson Chourio and Luis Lara launch incredible 4-3 walk-off win over Cubs
  • 3:17 AMYahoo Sports — Lara's single in 10th gives Brewers 4-3 win over Cubs after Chourio's tying homer in 9th
  • 9:41 PMYahoo Sports — Chourio’s late heroics lead Brewers over Cubs in Labor Day thriller
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Luis Lara singled home the winning run in the 10th inning after Jackson Chourio tied the score with a two-out homer in the ninth, and the Milwaukee Brewers rallied to beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3 on Tuesday night. Milwaukee extended its NL Central lead to nine games over Chicago by coming from behind to defeat the Cubs for a second straight day. Chourio has provided the spark both times.

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Jackson Chourio supplied the big hit, Luis Lara provided the defense as the Brewers took down the Cubs once again

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Rookie Luis Lara redeemed a tough night at the plate with a walk-off single to lift the Brewers past the Cubs.

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