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.

In the 10th, automatic runner Joey Ortiz advanced on a bunt and trotted home when Frelick bounced a single to right field off Grant Wolfram (6-4).

Chad Patrick got three outs for his sixth save.

Like Milwaukee, the Orioles (75-79) are also in a playoff race. But Baltimore is running out of time in its bid to claim the final AL wild-card spot.

Chourio put Milwaukee up 3-0 in the second inning with a shot to center off Cade Povich. Pete Alonso answered in the third with his 38th homer following an infield single and a walk.

Alonso has homered in three straight games, beginning with a ninth-inning, game-tying drive Tuesday night against his former team, the New York Mets.

Brewers starter Dustin May gave up three runs and six hits before being yanked with one out in the third. In eight starts since coming to Milwaukee in an Aug. 3 trade with St. Louis, the right-hander is 2-2 with a 5.40 ERA.

Milwaukee left-hander Robert Gasser (4-5, 4.30 ERA) faces the Orioles and lefty Trevor Rogers (10-10, 4.22) on Saturday afternoon.

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Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Dustin May celebrates during the second inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)

Baltimore Orioles' Colton Cowser hits a single during the second inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)

Milwaukee Brewers' Jackson Chourio celebrates after hitting a home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)

NEW YORK (AP) — The longtime chief executive of the Council of Fashion Designers of America announced Friday that he is stepping down, days after he was filmed physically restraining two protesters during an altercation at a New York runway show.

“I am enormously proud of what we have built together and believe this is the right moment for both me and the organization to begin a new chapter,” Steven Kolb said in a statement.

Kolb is stepping down after two decades leading the council, which is known as the fashion industry’s main trade organization.

The incident Sunday involved the top fashion executive forcibly restraining two employees of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals and putting his hands over their mouths at the runway show for Cos, a brand owned by H&M. It quickly stunned many in the fashion world.

Kolb, who is well known and respected in the New York fashion world, earlier apologized for his actions. He also had announced he was taking a leave from his job pending an investigation.

CFDA described Kolb as a “dedicated leader and tireless champion of American fashion.”

“We respect Steven’s decision to step down and are grateful for his many years of leadership and service to the CFDA and our industry,” the association said in a statement on social media.

Moira Colley, senior director of media relations for PETA in New York, said earlier in the week that the group planned to meet with Kolb to discuss ending the use of wool and animal skins in clothing. The organization had initially planned on filing a police report against Kolb, but changed course after visiting police and consulting attorneys.

PETA issued a statement after Kolb’s announcement Friday, saying the group still planned to meet with him and “hopefully others in the industry will meet and take meaningful steps to stop this epidemic of cruelty to animals.”

The group has also recognized Kolb’s previous involvement in getting fur banned from runway shows on the CFDA schedule.

Andrija Barak had been trying to disrupt the runway show on Sunday, calling out slogans about the use of wool. In the video, Kolb is seen covering her mouth with his hands and restraining her with both his arms and a leg over her body as he seeks to let the show continue.

Separately he is seen pushing Mason Melito and also putting his hands over his mouth.

FILE - Steven Kolb attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the, "In America: An Anthology of Fashion," exhibition on May 2, 2022, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)