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The Milwaukee Brewers moved to within a single victory of a second consecutive National League Championship Series appearance, thanks to a dramatic 4-3 comeback win over the San Diego Padres on Sunday.
Trailing by one run entering the bottom of the ninth, Milwaukee refused to fold against Padres closer Mason Miller, who had been nearly untouchable all season. The Brewers patiently worked three walks to load the bases, even as Miller recorded two outs. That set the stage for star outfielder Jackson Chourio, who fell behind 0-2 before battling to a full count. On the 2-2 pitch, Chourio lined a 101.3 mph fastball back up the middle and into center field, scoring two runs and sealing the walk-off victory.
Miller's regular-season dominance—a 1.67 ERA, 129 strikeouts over 70.0 innings, and 38 saves—made the rally even more improbable. Yet Milwaukee proved that even the most dominant relievers are not invincible. Trevor Megill, who earned the win after a flawless top of the ninth, captured the team's mindset perfectly in his postgame comments.
"It's never over 'til it is," Megill said, via Wisconsin Sports Radio Network on X. "It's playoffs. I mean, any of those st can happen any time. Tip the cap to the boys."
While Chourio will receive most of the headlines for his walk-off heroics, the victory was a complete team effort. Aaron Ashby kept the Padres off the scoreboard in the top of the eighth, and Megill's three-up, three-down ninth prevented San Diego from extending its lead. Without those contributions, the Brewers might have faced a larger deficit in their final at-bat.
Key Analysis
Milwaukee's 103 regular-season wins were no accident, and this never-say-die attitude could carry them far in the 2026 MLB postseason. The Brewers now need just one more win to advance to the NLCS for the second straight year.
Originally reported by yahoo.