Jackson Chourio hit a three-run homer, helping the Milwaukee Brewers defeat the White Sox 6-3 on Sunday. This extended Chicago’s losing streak to a season-high 11 games.
Gary Sánchez added a two-run single, and left fielder Christian Yelich made a crucial throw to home plate in the eighth inning, preventing the White Sox from tying the game. With this win, the NL Central leaders completed a three-game sweep. The Brewers (36-23) have now won five consecutive games and eight of their last 10, reaching a season-best 13 games above .500.
“We’re still a work in progress,” manager Pat Murphy commented. “Players are getting more comfortable in their roles. We understand how the season is going to be now.”
Chicago, with a record of 15-45, has lost 15 of their last 16 games and currently holds the worst record in the majors. Despite Paul DeJong’s homer and two RBIs, they couldn’t break their losing streak.
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Freddy Peralta (4-3) earned his first win since April 30 against Tampa Bay, striking out seven batters over five innings.
Chourio, batting ninth, hit a first-pitch slider from starter Nick Nastrini (0-5) for his sixth home run, following an RBI double by Jake Bauers, giving the Brewers a 4-2 lead in the second inning. DeJong’s solo homer in the fourth brought the White Sox closer, making it 4-3.
In the eighth inning, Chicago threatened to score, but Yelich’s throw to home plate caught Tommy Pham out, preserving the Brewers’ one-run lead.
After the play, there was a heated exchange between Contreras and Pham. Contreras stated, “I didn’t know what he was saying in my direction.” However, Pham had a different perspective, saying, “I’m nailed out at home by a mile. I hear the tough guy (Contreras) with all the hoorah (stuff). I never start anything, but I’ll be prepared to finish it.”