Jackson Chourio hits two-run homer in Milwaukee Brewers win over Chicago Cubs

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Jackson Chourio hits two-run homer in Milwaukee Brewers win over Chicago Cubs
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Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio hit a game-tying, two-run home run with two outs in the ninth inning on Tuesday, fueling a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs. Luis Lara followed in the 10th inning with a bases-loaded single to secure the win for Milwaukee. The Brewers, who also defeated the Chicago Cubs 4-3 on Monday, currently maintain a nine-game lead in the NL Central. With this result, the team moves closer to clinching their fourth consecutive division title, holding a magic number of seven. Chourio, who has recorded a career-high 22 home runs this season despite missing time with a hand fracture, continues to contribute significantly in late-game situations. He finished the contest 4-for-5 at the plate.

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  • Jackson Chourio hit a two-run homer in the ninth and a 4-for-5 performance.
  • Luis Lara drove in the winning run with a 10th-inning single.
  • Milwaukee leads the Chicago Cubs by nine games in the NL Central standings.
  • The Brewers have a magic number of seven to clinch the division.
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Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio explains his success in clutch situations by saying that sometimes he feels he was born for those moments. Chourio hit a tying, two-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning of Milwaukee's 4-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday to move the team a step closer to a fourth straight NL Central title. The Brewers lead the second-place Cubs by nine games and have a magic number of seven for clinching the division.

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