Brewers Roundup, Oct 5: Chourio's Postseason, Game 1 Performance, NLDS Preview

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Here is some of the latest Brewers analysis from around the internet. The roundup covers Game 2 of the NLDS, Jackson Chourio's historic postseason performance, the Brewers' defensive struggles, high-leverage innings in Game 1, and the NLDS preview focusing on key players and matchups.

• That Padres-Brewers Game 2 was a whirlwind. Let's break it all down (MLB.com). Breaks down Game 2 of the Padres-Brewers NLDS, highlighting Jackson Chourio's historic postseason performance, including his walk-off single, eight game-tying/go-ahead RBIs, and his status as the fourth-youngest player with a walk-off RBI in postseason play, as well as Mason Miller's rare blown save and the Brewers' defensive struggles.
• The Brewers and Padres Made the Entire Game Out of High-Leverage Innings (FanGraphs). Notes that the Brewers' Game 1 NLDS win over the Padres was defined by high-leverage innings, highlighting Milwaukee starter Jacob Misiorowski's struggles as his fastball generated only 14.3% whiffs and 24.1% chase rates, far below his season averages, against a patient Padres lineup.
• At just 22, Chourio takes place as Brewers' postseason HR leader (MLB.com). Notes that 22-year-old Jesús Chourio became the Milwaukee Brewers' postseason home run leader with his fifth career postseason home run, breaking a tie with Orlando Arcia and Prince Fielder and joining Kyle Schwarber and Juan Soto as players with the most postseason home runs before turning 23.
• San Diego Padres vs. Milwaukee Brewers: NLDS Preview (Just Baseball). Notes that the Milwaukee Brewers are the NLDS favorites due to their superior regular-season performance, including a 103-59 record and +214 run differential, but highlights the San Diego Padres' strong second-half surge, 18-6 September record, and key players like Fernando Tatis Jr. and Jackson Merrill.
• NLDS Game 1 Preview: Padres vs. Brewers (Baseball Prospectus $$$). Notes the Padres' reliance on Robbie Ray in Game 1 against the Brewers, highlighting his inconsistent performance and the Brewers' matchup advantage, while emphasizing Jacob Misiorowski's historic 2026 season with a 40.2% whiff rate and 0.802 WHIP.