Brewers take 3-0 lead as Chourio sets career record
The 22-year-old outfielder hit four times in a 10-1 win over Tampa Bay, becoming the first player of his age to post such a stat in an World Series game in 80 years.
By Lucia Orlov ·
Milwaukee is one win away from its first championship in 57 years after Jackson Chourio delivered a record-setting performance in Game 3 of the World Series. The 22-year-old outfielder collected four hits in a 10-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays, extending the Brewers' series lead to 3-0. His output accounted for a quarter of the team's 16 total hits in the game.
Chourio became the first 22-year-old in 80 years to accumulate four hits in a World Series contest. He entered the game with eight hits in the first two contests of the series. In Game 1, the Brewers overwhelmed pitcher Nick Martinez in the first inning. In Game 2, they overcame a four-run deficit. In Game 3, they scored eight runs in the fifth inning, a rally Chourio began with a single and finished with a double into right-center field.
The player's performance in the postseason has diverged sharply from his regular-season numbers. From 2024 to 2026, the league's on-base plus slugging percentage is 39 points higher in the regular season than in the playoffs. For Chourio, the trend is reversed. His regular-season OPS over that three-year span is .799, while his postseason OPS is .882. During this period, he became the first player to post three consecutive seasons with 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases before turning 23.
Brewers hitting coach Daniel Vogelbach described Chourio as a kid who could be playing college baseball, noting the young player's calm demeanor. Chourio, who does not speak fluent English, said he maintains a positive mindset to manage the high expectations placed on him. "I know people expect a lot out of me. I expect a lot out of myself too. But I have to remain calm and always think positive," he said.
Field coordinator Néstor Corredor, who has coached Chourio since the Venezuelan winter league, noted that the player worked to reduce anxiety during a previous series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Corredor observed Chourio shortening his swing and working counts more effectively against the Rays. "He's understanding that this is a complete team and he doesn't have to be the hero," Corredor said.
Brewers president of baseball operations Matt Arnold, who signed Chourio out of Venezuela as a 16-year-old in 2021, said the player is becoming a superstar in front of the organization's eyes. Captain Christian Yelich added that Chourio has a slow heartbeat and enjoys the moment. The team will play Game 4 in Tampa Bay, where the Rays must win three straight games to avoid elimination.
Source: ESPN
