Brewers Crush Cubs 9-3 in NLDS Game 1

The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Chicago Cubs 9-3 in Game 1 of the NL Division Series in Milwaukee, taking a 1-0 series lead. Milwaukee erupted for six runs in the first inning and three in the second and collected 13 hits. Jackson Chourio went 3-for-3 with three RBIs but left with right hamstring tightness and his availability for Monday’s Game 2 is uncertain. Freddy Peralta struck out nine in 5 2/3 innings (tying a franchise playoff record), allowing only two solo homers, while Cubs starter Matthew Boyd was chased after recording two outs. The Cubs hit three solo homers (Michael Busch, Ian Happ, Nico Hoerner) but stranded many runners and saw a Nico Hoerner fielding error lead to unearned runs. Game 2 is set for Monday in Milwaukee amid a Brewers-heavy crowd that booed former Milwaukee manager Craig Counsell, now with the Cubs.