UPDATE: Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Jackson Chourio suffered a significant setback during Game 3 of the National League Championship Series on October 5, 2023, aggravating his previously injured right hamstring. In a shocking turn of events, Chourio left the game in the seventh inning while facing pitcher Blake Treinen, grabbing at his leg and ultimately hobbling off the field.
The 21-year-old Chourio, who has been the Brewers’ leadoff hitter and standout player this postseason, fouled off a pitch and immediately showed signs of distress, placing his hand on his hamstring. After receiving attention from an athletic trainer, he attempted to stretch but was unable to continue, leaving the field on his left leg and putting minimal weight on his right.
Chourio’s exit is a critical blow to the Brewers, who were trailing 3-1 in Game 3 and down 2-0 in the series. He was replaced by Blake Perkins, who struck out, ending another opportunity for the Brewers to respond to the Dodgers’ lead.
Earlier in the postseason, Chourio had declared his hamstring “near 100%” after tweaking it during Game 1 of the NL Division Series against the Chicago Cubs on October 4. He had exited that game early but made a surprising return for Game 2, where he hit a home run and drove in three runs.
In this postseason, Chourio has made an impact, including a leadoff home run in Game 2 of the NLCS against Dodgers’ starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who went on to pitch a complete game without allowing another run.
Chourio, who signed an impressive eight-year, $82 million contract with the Brewers before making his major league debut, has had a remarkable second season, with a batting average of .270, 21 home runs, 78 RBIs, and 21 stolen bases.
As the situation develops, the Brewers will be keeping a close eye on Chourio’s condition, with fans hoping for a swift recovery as they continue their pursuit of a championship. Stay tuned for updates on his status and what this could mean for the Brewers’ playoff chances.
