Jackson Chourio was the star of the Milwaukee Brewers' dramatic 4-3, 10-inning victory over the Chicago Cubs. The Venezuelan pitcher's performance proved absolutely crucial to the outcome of Tuesday's game.
With two outs in the bottom of the 9th inning and trailing, Chourio launched his 22nd home run of the season to left field. The blast drove in Christian Yelich to tie the game.
The Maracaibo native completed a masterful performance at the plate, going 4-for-5 with two RBIs and two runs scored. This positive offensive day allowed him to raise his batting average for the season to .286 with an .827 OPS.
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In the bottom of the 10th inning, William Contreras drew a crucial walk to keep the home team's threat alive. Shortly after, Venezuelan prospect Luis Lara hit a solid single to drive in the winning run and leave the "Bear Cubs" defeated.
With this crucial divisional victory, the Brewers reached 90 wins, solidifying their hold on first place in the National League Central. Venezuela's young talent once again demonstrated their dominance under immense pressure.
