Milwaukee seized control in Game 1 as Chicago’s bats dried up early, setting the stage for a tense NLDS continuation. Laid‑back veteran leadership and a possible Chourio absence shape Milwaukee’s approach, while Chicago leans on Turner and Swanson to steady the clubhouse and offense.

Brewers hinge on how Jackson Chourio feels and whether Isaac Collins can step in, with the Cubs needing steady bullpen work and timely hits to rebound. The off-day cadence and veteran guidance add strategic depth as each side readies for a pivotal rematch.

Blue Jays topple Yankees 10-1 in ALDS Game 1, seizing early momentum and cruising behind a balanced attack as Toronto takes a 1-0 lead in the series. The lopsided win signals a swift path for fantasy managers to chase exposure to the Jays lineup, especially in daily formats where run support and leverage spots can swing quickly.

Milwaukee’s NLDS opener delivered a pounding, 9-3, with Jackson Chourio going 3-for-3 and driving in three across the first two innings before leaving with a hamstring tightness. The Brewers jumped out to a 9-1 edge early, Peralta tying a playoff strikeout mark with nine. The Cubs battled back some, but Milwaukee’s depth and discipline set the tone for the series.

Dodgers slid past the Phillies 5-3 as Teoscar Hernandez delivered a pivotal three-run homer, and Ohtani worked six innings with nine strikeouts, easing playoff nerves. Los Angeles leaned on a bullpen quartet, including Vesia and Sasaki, to close it out while Realmuto clanged a two-run triple for Philadelphia. The night underscored the two-way impact of Ohtani and the Dodgers’ depth for fantasy leaguers.

Milwaukee jumped out to a dominant start, scoring six in the first inning as Jackson Chourio delivered a two-run single to cap the frame and Milwaukee cruised to a 9-3 win over Chicago in Game 1 of the NLDS. The Brewers piled 13 hits with no homers, leaning on scrappy contact and timely hits to pressure Counsell’s Cubs. Freddy Peralta worked 5 2/3 innings with nine strikeouts, tying a team playoff record, while Chourio left early with right hamstring tightness and an MRI looms.

The Cubs answered with three solo homers from Michael Busch, Ian Happ and Nico Hoerner, but Milwaukee answered early and often, extending the lead and riding a potent, run-suppressing approach that carried the regular season. The atmosphere in Milwaukee felt like a home game for the Brewers as crowd energy and in-game execution supported the surge, even as Chourio’s health became the focal point moving forward.

Chourio’s injury updates will dominate the narrative ahead of Game 2 Monday, with Pat Murphy calling the potential issue “could be devastating” before the ace rookie expressed optimism about his readiness. Milwaukee will lean on its depth and the same gritty approach as it heads into the rest of the series, while Chicago must regroup and reimagine its offense without relying on the long ball alone.