The Milwaukee Brewers are highkey unstoppable right now. After taking Game 1, they snagged a 2-0 lead in the NLDS on Sunday in the most chaotic way possible.
The Comeback Kid
Trailing in the ninth inning, the Brewers had an 11% win probability. They were facing San Diego’s star closer, Mason Miller, who’d been elite all season. But the Brewers? They clearly didn't get the memo that they were supposed to lose.
After working three walks, the stage was set for Jackson Chourio. The young superstar stepped up and ripped a two-RBI, walk-off single up the middle at 109.5 mph. It was a absolute heater. Chourio is now the third-youngest player ever to land a postseason walk-off hit. This kid is giving major main character energy, and honestly, the vibes in Milwaukee are electric.
Why the Padres are reeling
It was a tough L for San Diego. Questions are swirling about manager Craig Stammen’s decision to pull pitcher Michael King after five strong innings. Even though King was cruising, the move forced the Padres to rely on a bullpen that was already stretched thin from Game 1. Miller struggled to close, and a few rocky defensive plays didn't help their case.
Why it matters
History is on Milwaukee's side. Since 1995, Game 1 winners take the series 73% of the time, and the Brewers have proven all season that no lead is safe against them. With 42 comeback wins this year, they don't even blink when the pressure hits. The Padres are now backed into a corner, and they need a miracle to stay alive.
