Brewers shut out Giants 3-0 with Chourio’s homer and Montas’ strong pitching

On Thursday night, the Milwaukee Brewers secured a 3-0 victory against the San Francisco Giants, further solidifying their lead in the NL Central. Frankie Montas delivered an impressive performance, pitching six scoreless innings and striking out eight batters. The game remained scoreless until the seventh inning when Willy Adames scored after reaching base on a walk and advancing on three wild pitches by Giants pitcher Camilo Doval. Jackson Chourio made a significant impact in the eighth inning, hitting a two-run home run off Spencer Bivens, which scored Brice Turang. This home run was notable as it was hit to the opposite field, a rare feat at the Giants' home park. Chourio's performance has drawn praise from both his manager and teammates, highlighting his potential to become one of the greats in the game. Despite the Brewers' strong performance, the Giants had opportunities to score, including a chance in the fourth inning with two walks and a double in the fifth. However, Montas managed to escape these situations without allowing any runs. In the ninth inning, the Giants had the tying run on base, but Brewers closer Devin Williams struck out two batters and secured his 11th save of the season. The Brewers' victory reduced their magic number to seven, bringing them closer to clinching the division title. Meanwhile, the Giants are set to face the Padres in their next series, with concerns over player injuries affecting their lineup.