Brewers' Jackson Chourio hits four in 10-1 rout of Rays

Jackson Chourio collected four hits as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 10-1 on Monday night. The victory secured a 3-0 lead in the World Series and brought the franchise within one game of its first championship in 57 years. Chourio, who is 22 years old, accounted for a quarter of the 16 hits the Brewers recorded in the game.

Chourio initiated a key rally with a single up the middle and concluded it with a double into the right-center-field gap. He finished with eight hits in the first three games of the series. The Brewers' offense overcame a four-run deficit in Game 2 and generated eight two-out runs in the fifth inning of Game 3.

This marks Chourio's 23rd career postseason game, all of which have occurred within the last three years. He became the first 22-year-old in 80 years to record four hits in a World Series game. His performance continues a trend of elevated production during the playoffs. From 2024 to 2026, his regular-season OPS is .799, while his postseason OPS is .882.

Chourio credited his ability to maintain focus under pressure for his success. "It's about maintaining a calmness to myself and thinking only about a positive result," Chourio said in Spanish. "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."

Brewers hitting coach Daniel Vogelbach described Chourio as a "kid" who could still be playing college baseball. However, Brewers president of baseball operations Matt Arnold observed that Chourio is becoming a superstar. Arnold signed Chourio out of Venezuela in 2021 when the outfielder was 16 years old. The team's early investment in his talent has yielded results on the sport's largest stage.

Chourio's development has been supported by the team's depth. Brewers field coordinator Néstor Corredor, who has coached Chourio in the Venezuelan winter league and the World Baseball Classic, noted that the outfielder initially struggled with anxiety. Corredor said Chourio has since adjusted his approach by working counts and shortening his swing.

"He's understanding that this is a complete team and he doesn't have to be the hero," Corredor said. "He's the leader of the lineup, but there's a calmness to him, knowing that there's a team behind him to support him."

Chourio's background has influenced his mindset. His father, Jackson Sr., was a Los Angeles Lakers fan during their early 2000s dynasty. Chourio's middle name, Bryan, honors Kobe Bryant, and his brother Jaison's middle name, Oneel, honors Shaquille O'Neal. Chourio read Bryant's autobiography, "The Mamba Mentality," and attempted to adopt the former Lakers star's approach to high-pressure situations.

Chourio is the first player to record three consecutive seasons with 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases before turning 23. He described the experience of performing well in the postseason as gratifying. "I know how hard I've worked for this," he said. "But the fact it's all working out the best way possible is truly gratifying."