The Milwaukee Brewers and San Diego Padres faced off in a series where both teams showcased their strengths and weaknesses. Ultimately, the Padres took the final game on Sunday, June 8, securing a series win after a weekend of close contests.
On Saturday, the Brewers managed a narrow 4-3 victory, highlighted by a dramatic walk-off home run from rookie Caleb Durbin. Durbin's heroics came after the Padres rallied with two runs in the top of the ninth to tie the game. Trevor Megill, who had been reliable in save situations, surrendered the lead, setting the stage for Durbin's game-winning blast. Jose Quintana started for the Brewers, pitching five innings and allowing one run while running his pitch count high, while Stephen Kolek pitched well for the Padres.
The Padres, eager to rebound from Saturday's defeat, turned to rookie right-hander Ryan Bergert in Sunday's rubber match. Bergert, making just his second major league start since being recalled from Triple-A El Paso, was opposed by the Brewers' Freddy Peralta. Both pitchers delivered strong performances, resulting in a tight, low-scoring affair.
Manny Machado has been a standout performer for the Padres, hitting .356 with six home runs and 12 RBIs over his last 15 games. Luis Arraez also contributed significantly, extending his streak to 53 plate appearances without a strikeout, including a game-tying two-run double on Saturday.
Despite the strong pitching and some timely hitting, the Brewers struggled to capitalize on opportunities, leaving runners on base in crucial situations. In the final game on Sunday, the Padres prevailed with a score of 1-0. Robert Suarez closed the door, earning his league-leading 21st save.
Looking ahead, the Padres face the Los Angeles Dodgers, while the Brewers will host the Atlanta Braves.