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Dodgers barely had time to blink before Brewers’ Jackson Chourio made history

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Murray, T. L. (2026, October 15). Dodgers barely had time to blink before Brewers’ Jackson Chourio made history. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/14/sports/brewers-jackson-chourio-hits-record-setting-sixth-postseason-homer-before-age-23/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-15 · by Thomas L. Murray

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Milwaukee Brewers swept the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series (NLCS), advancing to the World Series for the first time since 1982. The Brewers won all four games, marking an unexpected upset against the two-time defending champions. Key moments included Game 3, where Garrett Mitchell hit a go-ahead home run, and the bullpen's crucial late-game performances throughout the series. Former Cy Young winner John Smoltz criticized the Dodgers' pitch selections, noting they put the Brewers in advantageous positions. The World Series will feature the Brewers against either the Cleveland Guardians or Tampa Bay Rays, starting on October 23rd. This matchup highlights teams known for their strategic approach and athleticism over financial might.

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📰 Brewers Sweep Dodgers To Reach World Series
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New York Post
Hedges 0 of 13 claims Outlet record 66/100
Toronto Star
Hedges 1 of 20 claims Outlet record 64/100
“Article A describes Game 2 of the NLCS where the Brewers beat the Dodgers 7-4, while Article B focuses on Jackson Chourio's home run in Game 3 of the NLCS.”
Toronto Star
Hedges 0 of 21 claims Outlet record 64/100
“The articles describe different games in the NLCS series, focusing on different players and their performances.”
Toronto Star
Hedges 0 of 18 claims Outlet record 64/100
“Article A describes a specific moment in Game 3 where Jackson Chourio hits a record-breaking home run, while Article B reports on the final game (Game 4) of the NLCS series that resulted in the Brewers winning the championship.”
Toronto Star
Hedges 1 of 43 claims Outlet record 64/100
“Article A describes Jackson Chourio's record-breaking home run in Game 3 of the NLCS, while Article B covers the Brewers' victory in Game 4 to sweep the Dodgers and advance to the World Series.”
Toronto Star
Hedges 0 of 34 claims Outlet record 64/100
“While both articles describe a game in the NLCS between the Dodgers and Brewers on October 15, 2026, Article A focuses specifically on Jackson Chourio's record-setting home run in the first inning, whereas Article B covers the entire seventh-inning development where Jake Bauers and Garrett Mitchell hit back-to-back homers. These are different specific incidents within the same game.”
New York Post
Hedges 0 of 16 claims Outlet record 66/100
“The articles discuss different parts of Game 3 between the Brewers and Dodgers; Article A focuses on pre-game analysis and odds, while Article B describes an event during the game.”
New York Post
Hedges 0 of 18 claims Outlet record 66/100
“Article A describes Game 3 of the NLCS, while Article B specifically mentions a home run by Jackson Chourio in Game 3, but focuses on a different aspect (Chourio's record). They are related but do not describe the same specific incident.”
The Guardian
Hedges 0 of 23 claims Outlet record 66/100
“While both articles describe a game between the Brewers and Dodgers on the same night, Article A focuses on Jackson Chourio's record-breaking home run at the beginning of the game, while Article B covers events later in the game, including back-to-back homers by Jake Bauers and Garrett Mitchell.”
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Thomas L. Murray
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Brewers Game 3 Milwaukee NLCS NLDS

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Chourio PERSON · 5× Brewers ORG · 2× Blake Snell PERSON · 1× Jackson Chourio PERSON · 1× Juan Soto PERSON · 1× Kyle Schwarber PERSON · 1× Milwaukee GPE · 1× Padres ORG · 1× San Diego GPE · 1×

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Despite struggling in the NLDS against the Padres a week ago where he finished the series hitting .200, Chourio became the Brewers’ all-time postseason home run leader when he blasted one over the left field fence in the opening game of the series.
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Jackson Chourio continues to marvel in the postseason. asserted
Chourio → continue → postseason
After Chourio saw a first-pitch 97.6 mph fastball come his way by Blake Snell to open Game 3 of the NLCS, he got all of it and hit a leadoff home run over the fence in right-center field to make it a 1-0 game. asserted
it → see → field
By giving Milwaukee the early lead, Chourio made a record-setting moment by becoming the league’s leader in postseason home runs before turning 23. asserted
Chourio → give → 23
Coming into Wednesday night, Chourio was tied with Juan Soto and Kyle Schwarber with five home runs, but with the solo shot, he now has six postseason homers, and that number still has time to increase. asserted
number → come → time
Chourio, 22, is in the midst of his third postseason run and came into Wednesday night averaging .290 with 20 hits and 17 RBIs in the postseason. asserted
Chourio → come → postseason
Despite struggling in the NLDS against the Padres a week ago where he finished the series hitting .200, Chourio became the Brewers’ all-time postseason home run leader when he blasted one over the left field fence in the opening game of the series. asserted
he → struggle → series
Since the Brewers wrapped the series up against San Diego, he’s found his stride again, as he came into Wednesday night batting .300 in the NLCS. asserted
he → wrap → NLCS
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