The Milwaukee Brewers staged a thrilling comeback in Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series against the New York Mets, securing a 5-3 victory to even the series at 1-1. The game was highlighted by Jackson Chourio's impressive performance, as he hit two crucial home runs to propel the Brewers to victory.
Chourio's heroics began in the first inning when he became the youngest player to hit a leadoff homer in the postseason. His second homer in the eighth inning tied the game, setting the stage for Garrett Mitchell's decisive two-run shot that ultimately sealed the win for Milwaukee.
The Brewers' resilience was on full display as they overcame a 3-2 deficit in the eighth inning, marking the first time they had won a best-of-three Wild Card Series after dropping the opener since the playoff format was expanded in 2022.
Mitchell emphasized the team's mentality of 'win tonight, do whatever it takes,' underscoring their determination to succeed. His game-winning home run was a testament to the Brewers' never-say-die attitude.
Despite the Mets taking an early lead, the Brewers capitalized on key moments, including a critical error by Mets pitcher Phil Maton that allowed Milwaukee to mount their comeback. Devin Williams closed out the game with a scoreless ninth inning to secure the victory.
Chourio's standout performance also made history, as he became the second-youngest player to hit two home runs in a postseason game. His contributions have been instrumental in putting the Brewers on the brink of their first postseason series victory since 2018.
Both teams will now face a decisive Game 3, with the Brewers aiming to advance and the Mets looking to keep their season alive. The stage is set for an intense showdown as rookie pitchers Tobias Myers and Jose Quintana are set to start in the series finale.
As the Brewers and Mets prepare for the winner-takes-all Game 3, the stage is set for a thrilling conclusion to their NL Wild Card Series matchup.
