Chourio powers Brewers past Cubs 9-5

Jackson Chourio went 4-for-6 with his 21st homer, an RBI, and two runs scored to power the Milwaukee Brewers to a 9-5 victory over the Chicago Cubs, earning him the game's MVP. The performance helped Milwaukee strengthen its hold on first place in the NL Central with a 87-53 record as the Cubs fell nine games behind with 22 games remaining. Misiorowski labored through four innings, allowing five runs, but five Brewers relievers combined for five scoreless innings to preserve the lead. JoJo Romero pitched effectively in relief as Milwaukee's lineup slugged 14 hits, including key contributions from Brice Turang, Andrew Vaughn, and William Contreras. Chicago got a late push despite solid defense from Nico Hoerner and a two-run homer from Alex Bregman, but it was not enough to reverse their deficit. Chourio continues to anchor Milwaukee’s offense as they navigate the late-season stretch toward the postseason.