TORONTO — Jackson Chourio and Christian Yelich hit back-to-back homers in the ninth inning, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-1 on Saturday afternoon.
Milwaukee (85-52) owns the best record in the majors.
Back in the lineup after missing 28 games because of a strained right hamstring, Chourio broke a 1-1 tie with a drive to right off Toronto closer Jeff Hoffman. The homer was Chourio’s 18th.
Yelich hit a drive to left on Hoffman’s next pitch for his 27th homer.
Hoffman (8-6) has allowed 14 home runs this season, tied for the most by any big league reliever.
Aaron Ashby (3-1) got one out for the win, and Abner Uribe finished for his fourth save in six chances.
Toronto’s Vladimir Guerrero Jr. drove in the first run of the game with a sacrifice fly in the sixth inning.
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The Brewers tied it in the seventh. Yelich led off with a double, ending a streak of nine consecutive outs by Toronto’s Kevin Gausman. Yelich advanced on a grounder and scored on Sal Frelick’s high chopper between the mound and first base.
Milwaukee’s Quinn Priester gave up five hits and one unearned run in six innings. Priester has not lost since May 13 at Cleveland.
Gausman allowed four hits in seven innings. He struck out eight and walked none.
Key moment
Chourio hammered a 94 mph fastball on the first pitch he saw in the first, but Toronto’s Myles Straw leaped above the short wall in center field to make a home run-saving grab.
Key stat
The Brewers matched a club record with their 21st win in August.
Up next
Right-hander Max Scherzer (5-2, 3.82 ERA) is scheduled to start for the Blue Jays on Sunday against Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff (5-1, 3.10 ERA).
Photos: Brewers honor legendary broadcaster Bob Uecker with pregame ceremony
Photos of Bob Uecker are shown on a scoreboard during the Bob Uecker Celebration of Life ceremony Sunday before a game between the San Francisco Giants and the Milwaukee Brewers in Milwaukee.
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Photos of Bob Uecker are shown on a scoreboard during the Bob Uecker Celebration of Life ceremony Sunday before a game between the San Francisco Giants and the Milwaukee Brewers in Milwaukee.
Jeffrey Phelps, Associated Press
The Bob Uecker Celebration of Life ceremony takes place before a game between the San Francisco Giants and the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday in Milwaukee.
Jeffrey Phelps, Associated Press
Milwaukee Brewers players stand on the field for the ceremonial first pitch during the Bob Uecker Celebration of Life ceremony Sunday before a game between the San Francisco Giants and the Milwaukee Brewers in Milwaukee.
Jeffrey Phelps, Associated Press
Photos of Bob Uecker are shown on a scoreboard during the Bob Uecker Celebration of Life ceremony Sunday before a game between the San Francisco Giants and the Milwaukee Brewers in Milwaukee.
Jeffrey Phelps, Associated Press
Milwaukee Brewers’ Isaac Collins watches from the dugout during the Bob Uecker Celebration of Life ceremony Sunday before a game between the San Francisco Giants and the Milwaukee Brewers in Milwaukee.
Jeffrey Phelps, Associated Press
A name plaque is shown during the Bob Uecker Celebration of Life ceremony Sunday before a game between the San Francisco Giants and the Milwaukee Brewers in Milwaukee.
Jeffrey Phelps, Associated Press
Bob Costas, right, talks to Milwaukee Brewers’ Christian Yelich, second from left, during the Bob Uecker Celebration of Life ceremony Sunday before a game between the San Francisco Giants and the Milwaukee Brewers in Milwaukee.
Jeffrey Phelps, Associated Press
Former Milwaukee Brewers player Robin Yount, right, speaks during the Bob Uecker Celebration of Life ceremony Sunday before a game between the San Francisco Giants and the Milwaukee Brewers in Milwaukee.
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Photos of Bob Uecker are shown on a scoreboard during the Bob Uecker Celebration of Life ceremony Sunday before a game between the San Francisco Giants and the Milwaukee Brewers in Milwaukee.
Jeffrey Phelps, Associated Press
Fans hold a sign during the Bob Uecker Celebration of Life ceremony Sunday before a game between the San Francisco Giants and the Milwaukee Brewers in Milwaukee.
Jeffrey Phelps, Associated Press
Photos of Bob Uecker are shown on a scoreboard during the Bob Uecker Celebration of Life ceremony Sunday before a game between the San Francisco Giants and the Milwaukee Brewers in Milwaukee.
Jeffrey Phelps, Associated Press
Former Brewers owner and MLB Commissioner Bud Selig, left, shares a laugh with George Brett before the Bob Uecker Celebration of Life ceremony Sunday before a game between the San Francisco Giants and the Milwaukee Brewers in Milwaukee.
Jeffrey Phelps, Associated Press
A fan holds a sign before the Bob Uecker Celebration of Life ceremony Sunday before a game between the San Francisco Giants and the Milwaukee Brewers in Milwaukee.
Jeffrey Phelps, Associated Press
Bud Selig, right, greets Milwaukee Brewers’ Christian Yelich before the Bob Uecker Celebration of Life ceremony Sunday before a game between the San Francisco Giants and the Milwaukee Brewers in Milwaukee.
Jeffrey Phelps, Associated Press
Milwaukee Brewers players walk on the field for a ceremonial first pitch event during the Bob Uecker Celebration of Life ceremony Sunday before a game between the San Francisco Giants and the Milwaukee Brewers in Milwaukee.
Jeffrey Phelps, Associated Press
Milwaukee Brewers players laugh during the Bob Uecker Celebration of Life ceremony Sunday before a game between the San Francisco Giants and the Milwaukee Brewers in Milwaukee.
Jeffrey Phelps, Associated Press
Bud Selig, second right, greets Milwaukee Brewers’ Christian Yelich before the Bob Uecker Celebration of Life ceremony Sunday before a game between the San Francisco Giants and the Milwaukee Brewers in Milwaukee.
Jeffrey Phelps, Associated Press
Fans attend the Bob Uecker Celebration of Life ceremony Sunday before a game between the San Francisco Giants and the Milwaukee Brewers in Milwaukee.
Jeffrey Phelps, Associated Press
San Francisco Giants’ Willy Adames honors the late Bob Uecker with special shoes during the first inning of Sunday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers in Milwaukee.
Jeffrey Phelps, Associated Press
Milwaukee Brewers’ Caleb Durbin runs the bases on his home run during the fifth inning of Sunday’s against the San Francisco Giants in Milwaukee.
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San Francisco Giants’ Heliot Ramos hits a two-run single during the ninth inning Sunday against the Milwaukee Brewers in Milwaukee.
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San Francisco Giants’ Luis Matos slides in safely to home plate during the ninth inning of Sunday’s against the Milwaukee Brewers in Milwaukee.
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