ATLANTA — The Milwaukee Brewers enjoyed a level of success they’ve rarely experienced against the Atlanta Braves.
For 20-year-old outfielder Jackson Chourio, it’s all brand new — even if the rookie isn’t playing like one right now.
Chourio was 3-for-5 with four RBIs and a pair of two-run homers, part of a six-homer, 20-hit barrage by the Brewers as they drummed the Atlanta Braves on Thursday afternoon, winning 16-7 to sweep a three-game series at Truist Park.
This was just the fourth sweep of the Braves for the Brewers and their second in Atlanta, with the first in 2016 at Turner Field. Milwaukee, which lost two of three at home to the Braves last week, improved to 65-49 this season and sits atop the National League Central Division standings.
The Braves, who gave up 36 hits over the past two games and were outscored 34-12 in this series, are on a five-game losing streak. The six-time reigning NL East champions dropped to 60-54 overall and are third in their division — a half-game behind the New York Mets and eight games behind the Philadelphia Phillies.