The Milwaukee Brewers secured a 4-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on a thrilling Saturday afternoon, with Jackson Chourio and Christian Yelich hitting consecutive home runs in the ninth inning.
Adding to the excitement, Isaac Collins blasted a crucial RBI double, contributing to the Brewers’ triumph as they clinched their second consecutive win against Toronto. Sal Frelick’s groundout in the seventh inning allowed Yelich to score, tying the game at 1-1.
On the pitching front, Quinn Priester delivered a strong performance, conceding only one unearned run over six innings, while the Brewers’ bullpen, led by Aaron Ashby, held firm to secure the win following the dynamic display by Chourio and Yelich.
Despite Toronto briefly taking the lead with Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s sacrifice fly, the Blue Jays couldn’t withstand the Brewers’ late-game surge, led by solid performances from Kevin Gausman and the bullpen.
The Brewers, with their relentless offense, showcased their dominance in the National League, consistently challenging opposing pitchers. Toronto, on the other hand, faced bullpen struggles despite Gausman’s quality start, highlighting the need for stronger relief pitching.
A key moment in the game saw Chourio narrowly missing a home run in the first inning, with Myles Straw making a remarkable catch to deny the Brewers a quick lead. Additionally, Bo Bichette extended his hit streak to 14 games, marking a career milestone.
Looking ahead, Max Scherzer will take the mound for Toronto in the upcoming series finale, while Brandon Woodruff is set to pitch for Milwaukee.