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Jackson Chourio and William Contreras Homer Early in Brewers' 5-3 Victory over Rangers
Jackson Chourio and William Contreras homered in the first inning, and Milwaukee won its fourth straight as Trevor Megill earned his 25th save.
On Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Texas Rangers 5-3 at American Family Field, powered by first-inning home runs from Jackson Chourio and William Contreras.
The win improved the Brewers' season-best record to 85-51, positioning them 34 games over.500 and maintaining their eight-game lead in the National League Central Division.
Shane Drohan earned the win after striking out six over five innings in a 99-pitch outing, while Trevor Megill secured his 25th save with a scoreless ninth inning.
Texas fell two games behind Houston in the AL West, unable to overcome the deficit despite Cody Freeman's solo home run in the fifth inning.
Milwaukee will attempt a series sweep against Texas on Sunday before heading to Wrigley Field next week for a critical series against the Chicago Cubs.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Venezuelans Jackson Chourio and William Contreras connected home runs at the first inning and the Milwaukee Brewers stood in front of the rest of the way to defeat the Texas Rangers on Saturday 5-3.