Chourio drives Brewers to 3-0 World Series lead

Jackson Chourio hit four times on Monday night to help the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 10-1. The victory puts the Brewers ahead 3-0 in the World Series. One win separates them from their first championship in 57 years.

Chourio is 22 years old. Daniel Vogelbach, the Brewers hitting coach, called him a kid late Monday night. Vogelbach noted that Chourio could be playing college baseball right now. Instead, he has played 23 postseason games in the last three years. This experience has helped him handle pressure in the sport's biggest games.

Chourio stated in Spanish that he maintains calmness by focusing on positive results. He said he expects a lot from himself because people expect a lot from him. He works to remain calm and think positively during high-stakes moments.

The Brewers offense performed consistently across the first three games. In Game 1, they blitzed pitcher Nick Martinez in the first inning. In Game 2, they came back from a four-run deficit. In Game 3, they recorded eight two-out runs in the fifth inning. Chourio contributed eight hits across these three contests.

On Monday, Chourio started the Brewers rally with a base hit up the middle. He finished the inning with a double into the right-center-field gap. He became the first 22-year-old player in 80 years to record four hits in a World Series game.

Matt Arnold, the Brewers president of baseball operations, said Chourio is turning into a superstar in front of their eyes. Arnold was the general manager when the team signed Chourio out of Venezuela in 2021. At the time, Chourio was 16 years old. His efficient swing and fast hands were obvious immediately.

Sal Frelick, a right fielder for the Brewers, said performances like these are now expected of Chourio. Christian Yelich, the team captain, described Chourio as having a slow heartbeat. Yelich said Chourio likes the moment.

Chourio’s success in October extends beyond this series. In 2024, he had a multihit performance in his postseason debut. In 2025, he posted a .389/.421/.667 slash line in his first National League Division Series. In 2026, his month of play began with defensive poise and a walk-off single against closer Mason Miller.

Néstor Corredor, the Brewers field coordinator, coached Chourio in the Venezuelan winter league and the World Baseball Classic. Corredor noticed Chourio getting anxious during a rematch against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Since then, Chourio has shortened his swing and worked counts. He has dismantled the Rays with low line drives.

Corredor said Chourio understands that this is a complete team. He does not feel the need to be the hero. He knows the team will support him. This understanding has brought a calmness to his play.

The league’s on-base plus slugging percentage is 39 points higher in the regular season than in the postseason. Chourio’s numbers are the opposite. His regular-season OPS from 2024 to 2026 is .799. His postseason OPS is .882. He became the first player with three consecutive 20-homer, 20-steal seasons before the age of 23.

Gary Sánchez, the Brewers backup catcher, said in Spanish that Chouria manages the scenario impressively. Sánchez believes Chourio likes these moments more than the regular season. Chourio believes he was born to perform in this environment. His name may have something to do with it. His father was a fan of the Los Angeles Lakers. Chourio’s middle name is Bryan, a nod to Kobe Bryant. Chourio read part of Bryant’s autobiography and tried to adopt his mindset. Unlike Bryant, who struggled in his first playoffs, Chourio thrived early. He said he knows how hard he has worked for this. He finds it gratifying that it is working out the best way possible.