In a game in New York, Jackson Chourio hit an RBI double for his first career extra-base hit, and he assisted Collin Rea in escaping a bases-loaded jam as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the winless New York Mets 4-1 on Sunday.
Brewers player Rhys Hoskins went 0 for 4 a day after Mets pitcher Yohan Ramirez intentionally threw at him. Ramirez, who is appealing a three-game suspension, struck out Hoskins with the bases loaded in the fifth inning.
This marks New York's first 0-3 start since 2014.
New York shortstop Francisco Lindor acknowledged the Brewers' superior performance, expressing a desire for at least one win.
Willy Adames and rookie Oliver Dunn each hit a run-scoring single as Milwaukee secured its first 3-0 start since 2018. William Contreras added an RBI double, and Brice Turang scored twice to help Milwaukee achieve its second sweep in New York and first since 2011.
Former Brewer Tyrone Taylor hit an RBI single for the Mets, who played without new manager Carlos Mendoza due to a one-game suspension for an incident with Ramirez and Hoskins on Saturday.
Rea (1-0) held the Mets to one run and five hits in five innings, pitching under pressure in each inning except the third.
During the fourth inning, New York loaded the bases when Rea walked Taylor, capping a 12-pitch plate appearance. However, Omar Narváez's fly ball to right was caught by Chourio, preventing the Mets from scoring.
Rea commended Chourio's skills and athleticism, appreciating his performance both at bat and in the outfield.
Chourio also showcased his skills with a sliding catch to deny Pete Alonso a hit. Following his double off Tylor Megill (0-1), which put Milwaukee ahead 2-0 in the second inning, Chourio made a remarkable catch despite his hat falling off.
Adames praised Chourio's approach, emphasizing the importance of staying true to himself as he transitions to the next level.
In addition, Chourio made another impressive catch in the seventh inning and secured an infield hit in the eighth, wrapping up a successful series debut by going 5 for 12.
Milwaukee manager Pat Murphy acknowledged Chourio's significant contributions, noting the positive developments observed in his performance over the weekend compared to spring training.
Megill allowed two runs — one earned — and three hits in four innings. He also experienced shoulder pain and will undergo an MRI.
Following Christian Yelich's reach on catcher interference by Narváez in the first inning, Adames hit a run-scoring hit off Megill.
Bryan Hudson pitched three innings for Milwaukee, and Joel Payamps secured his fourth career save with a 1-2-3 ninth inning.
UP NEXT
In the upcoming series, Jakob Junis will make his Milwaukee debut against Minnesota RHP Louie Varland in the opener of a two-game series on Tuesday.
As for the Mets, LHP Sean Manaea will make his New York debut against Detroit RHP Reese Olson in the opener of a three-game series on Monday. Manaea signed a two-year contract in January after posting a 3.43 ERA in his final 17 appearances for the Giants last season.
