Brewers Rout Cubs 9-3; Chourio Questionable

The Milwaukee Brewers routed the Chicago Cubs 9-3 in Game 1 of the NLDS, plating all nine runs in the first two innings and getting a dominant start from Freddy Peralta, who tied the franchise playoff record with nine strikeouts. Jackson Chourio went 3-for-3 — becoming the first player to record three hits in the first two innings of a postseason game — but exited with tightness in his right hamstring and is uncertain for Monday’s Game 2; the same hamstring issue cost him a month in August. Manager Pat Murphy said he was cautious about Chourio’s prognosis while Chourio expressed optimism. Milwaukee indicated it would likely increase reps for Isaac Collins and Blake Perkins and could use Brandon Lockridge as a late defensive option if Chourio can’t play. The Brewers carry a 1-0 series lead into Game 2 Monday, with Quinn Priester penciled in to start.