Jackson Chourio Leads Off

Brewers manager Pat Murphy explains decision to lead off star Jackson Chourio

Milwaukee Brewers' Jackson Chourio, one of the team's best hitters, has been asked why he was chosen to lead off against a right-handed pitcher, Mason Miller, in Game 2 of the National League Division Series. Manager Pat Murphy explained that the strategy involved getting Chourios up for the most opportunities possible. Chouriono, who has played in 14 postseason games and holds the Brewers record with five home runs, has a 1.030 OPS and a.327 average, better than Robin Yount and Paul Molitor's, and with five more home runs. Chouo's efficient swing and ability to stop himself from wasting movement, he has been praised by teammates and manager Pat Murphy.

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