MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jackson Chourio sparked Milwaukee's fast start at the plate, and Freddy Peralta delivered a steady performance on the mound. The Brewers looked more than ready for October. Chourio capped Milwaukee's six-run first inning with a two-run single, and the Brewers trounced the Chicago Cubs 9-3 on Saturday in Game 1 of their NL Division Series.

Hoping for a breakthrough after years of playoff frustration, Milwaukee showed off the same approach that helped the team roll to baseball's best record during the regular season. The Brewers ranked third in the majors in scoring this year despite finishing just 22nd in homers. It was more of the same in the team's postseason opener. The NL Central champions had 13 hits and no home runs, while three solo drives accounted for Chicago's of

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