Milwaukee Brewers Defeat Arizona Diamondbacks 7-5: Durbin, Monasterio Homer in NL Central Showdown (Aug. 25, 2025)

Monday, August 25th, 2025

Milwaukee Brewers Overcome Arizona Diamondbacks 7-5 in High-Scoring Showdown

The Milwaukee Brewers secured a 7-5 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in a thrilling matchup, powered by home runs from Caleb Durbin and Andruw Monasterio. This win helped the Brewers maintain their lead in the NL Central and showcased the team’s impressive offensive ability at home.

Brewers Ignite With Five-Run Third Inning

After a quiet start, Milwaukee broke the scoreless tie with a five-run outburst in the third inning. Arizona’s Eduardo Rodríguez retired his first six batters but then allowed the first seven Brewers to reach base in the third. Christian Yelich contributed with a clutch bases-loaded single, helping to extend the damage. Rodríguez was pulled after just 2 1/3 innings—his shortest outing of the season.

Diamondbacks Respond, Brewers Add Insult

Milwaukee built a 6-0 lead before Arizona rallied for five runs in the sixth inning. Ketel Marte and Corbin Carroll delivered consecutive RBI singles, followed by a three-run homer from Lourdes Gurriel Jr., trimming the deficit to just one run. Yet, the Brewers responded with a home run from Caleb Durbin—his second straight game going deep—to provide insurance late in the game.

Standout Players and Key Performances

Andruw Monasterio and Christian Yelich both recorded two hits and two RBI for Milwaukee, while William Contreras also tallied two hits. On the Diamondbacks’ side, Gurriel Jr.’s three-run homer kept them within striking distance. Milwaukee’s Brandon Woodruff looked strong early but faced trouble in the sixth, though reliever Abner Uribe sealed the win with a perfect ninth inning for his third save.

Diamondbacks’ Travel Woes

Arizona’s struggles may have been compounded by travel issues. The Diamondbacks arrived in Milwaukee just before 4 a.m. CDT due to mechanical airplane issues, forcing a five-hour delay. Despite this setback, they mounted a competitive comeback but ultimately fell short.

Key Moment

Arizona managed to put the tying run on base twice late in the game—on Geraldo Perdomo’s two-out single in the seventh and Lourdes Gurriel Jr.'s one-out walk in the eighth. However, the Brewers’ bullpen held firm, keeping both runners from advancing.

Key Stat

Christian Yelich continues to dominate with the bases loaded, going 8 for 11 with two homers and 21 RBI in those situations this season.

Up Next

The series continues as Brandon Pfaadt (12-8, 4.95 ERA) is slated to pitch for the Diamondbacks, while Jacob Misiorowski (4-2, 4.19 ERA) takes the mound for the Brewers.

In summary

The Milwaukee Brewers held off a late rally by the Arizona Diamondbacks to win 7-5, thanks to key home runs and timely hitting from their stars. Despite travel troubles, the Diamondbacks battled back but couldn't close the gap. Christian Yelich’s continued excellence with the bases loaded and resilient pitching secured the Brewers' victory, setting the stage for an exciting continuation of the series.

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