Chourio opens NLCS Game 3 with leadoff homer off Snell

At 22, tied for second-most leadoff postseason homers

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Jackson Chourio's home run off Blake Snell to start Game 3 of the NLCS puts him in good company. At just 22 years old, Via @TheAthletic on X

What happened: Chourio homered to open Game 3 against Snell. At 22, Chourio tied for the second-most leadoff postseason home runs in MLB history.

Why it matters: An opening homer gives the offense the first run of Game 3. A 22-year-old moving into second-place tie territory marks rare early-career October production.

By the numbers: Age: 22; Leadoff postseason home runs: tied for second-most in MLB history.

What to watch: Game 3 continues after the opening homer with the next response innings to decide the follow-on.

Sources

@TheAthletic 2026-10-15T01:03:27.043205+00:00

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