Diamondbacks 4 - Brewers 3 (7/4/2026): Del Castillo's Homer Powers Win

The Arizona Diamondbacks edged out the Milwaukee Brewers with a 4-3 victory at Chase Field. This narrow win improved the Diamondbacks' record to 43-44, placing them third in the NL West. Meanwhile, the Brewers still hold their strong position in the NL Central despite dropping to 54-32.

First Inning Surprise

The Diamondbacks jumped out to an early lead by scoring three runs in the first inning. This early burst of offense set the tone for the game and put the Brewers on the back foot. Arizona's starting pitcher, Merrill Kelly, held off the Brewers' hitters effectively in the early innings.

Brandon Woodruff, the starting pitcher for the Brewers, faced challenges in the initial frame but settled into a rhythm thereafter. Despite the shaky start, he managed to pitch 3.2 innings, striking out six. However, the three runs allowed in the first inning proved costly.

Mid-Game Developments

The Brewers found their rhythm in the fifth inning, closing the gap to 3-2. Christian Yelich's bat came alive as he contributed with a two-run shot. However, the Diamondbacks' bullpen managed to contain the damage through the middle innings.

Arizona's bullpen delivered a strong performance, with Jonny Loáisiga, Bryan Garcia, and Junior Morillo each pitching a scoreless inning. They effectively navigated the Brewers' lineup, preventing further scoring opportunities.

Both teams saw solid defensive play, with no errors on either side. The efficient fielding kept the game tight, with every run hard-earned.

Final Innings Showdown

In the eighth inning, Arizona managed to increase their lead to 4-2, thanks to a well-placed RBI from Ildemaro Vargas. This insurance run proved crucial as the Brewers mounted a final inning rally.

Milwaukee's Julio Chourio hit a solo home run in the ninth, bringing the score to 4-3 and adding tension to the closing moments. However, Paul Sewald came in for Arizona and shut the door with two strikeouts, securing the win.

Despite the Brewers' 12 hits compared to the Diamondbacks' four, it was timely hitting and solid pitching that made the difference for Arizona. Gabriel Moreno and Andrew Del Castillo provided essential offensive support for the Diamondbacks.

Milwaukee's hitters were led by Brice Turang, who recorded three hits, but they struggled to convert base runners into runs consistently. Meanwhile, the Diamondbacks' strategic plays and key hits were enough to tilt the game in their favor.

The Diamondbacks will look to carry this momentum into their upcoming games against the Brewers and Padres. Meanwhile, the Brewers will aim to bounce back in their continued road trip with series against Arizona and St. Louis.

This game highlighted the unpredictability of baseball, where even a team with fewer hits can claim victory with strategic execution. As the season progresses, both teams will be eager to strengthen their standing in their respective divisions.