Chourio’s homer and Frelick’s RBI single in 10th carry Brewers past Orioles 6-5

BALTIMORE (AP) — Jackson Chourio hit a three-run homer, Sal Frelick singled in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning and the surging Milwaukee Brewers beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-5 on Friday night.

Although the Brewers own the best record in the majors (96-58) and have already clinched their fourth straight NL Central title, they aren’t coasting to the finish. Milwaukee is still looking to wrap up a first-round bye in the playoffs and earn home-field advantage throughout the postseason.

“We’re trying to win games and keep everybody healthy,” manager Pat Murphy said before the game.

The Brewers got their eighth victory in 10 games despite blowing a two-run lead in the ninth. After William Contreras hit a tiebreaking double and Christian Yelich tacked on a run-scoring single in the top half, Baltimore pulled even in the bottom half against Trevor Megill (3-3) with two hits and a pair of sacrifice flies.