Brief
Jackson Chourio sets NLCS record with sixth postseason homer before age 23
Chourio's solo shot gave the Brewers a 1‑0 lead and made him the league’s leader in postseason home runs before turning 23.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Jackson Chourio opened Game 3 of the National League Championship Series on Wednesday night with a leadoff home run off Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell, giving Milwaukee a 1‑0 lead.
The 22‑year‑old faced a 97.6 mph first‑pitch fastball and sent it over the right‑center‑field fence, marking his sixth career postseason homer. The hit moved Chourio ahead of Juan Soto and Kyle Schwarber, who were tied with five, making him the youngest player to reach six postseason homers.
Chourio entered the series averaging .290 with 20 hits and 17 RBIs. After a .200 slump in the NLDS against the Padres, he rebounded, hitting .300 in the NLCS before the game.
Key facts
- Jackson Chourio hit a leadoff home run in Game 3 of the NLCS. (nypost.com)
- The homer was off Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell's 97.6 mph first pitch. (nypost.com)
- Chourio became the youngest player with six postseason home runs. (nypost.com)
Sources
- [1] nypost.com — originally reported as “Dodgers barely had time to blink before Brewers’ Jackson Chourio made history”
