Brewers Power Past Cubs 7-3, Take 2-0 NLDS Lead

The Milwaukee Brewers have taken a commanding 2-0 lead in the National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs, highlighted by a rare power surge featuring three home runs from Andrew Vaughn, Jackson Chourio, and William Contreras in Game 2. This offensive explosion, including the franchise's first-ever two three-run homers in a postseason game, helped Milwaukee overcome an early three-run homer by Cubs' Seiya Suzuki. Rookie pitcher Jacob Misiorowski delivered a dominant relief performance, throwing multiple pitches at over 100 mph and allowing just one hit in 3 innings, stabilizing the Brewers after a shaky start. Despite being traditionally a team that does not rely on home runs, ranking 22nd in homers this season, the Brewers effectively matched the Cubs' power-hitting game to silence Chicago's offense, which struggled to produce with runners in scoring position. Milwaukee's bullpen collectively shut down the Cubs' lineup for over seven innings, and with the series shifting to Chicago's Wrigley Field, the Brewers are now one win away from reaching the National League Championship Series for the first time since 2018. This unexpected offensive display coupled with strong pitching has put the Brewers in a strong position to continue their postseason run and potentially end the Cubs' season early.