Milwaukee Brewers Edge Arizona Diamondbacks 9-8 on Isaac Collins’ Walk-Off Sacrifice Fly – Full Game Recap & Highlights (August 26, 2025)

Tuesday, August 26th, 2025

Milwaukee Brewers Edge Out Arizona Diamondbacks in Thrilling 9-8 Victory

The Milwaukee Brewers secured a dramatic 9-8 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks after Isaac Collins delivered a bases-loaded sacrifice fly in the bottom of the ninth inning. This walk-off moment capped a rollercoaster game in which the Brewers overcame a blown six-run lead to pull off the win in front of their home crowd.

Brewers Jump to Early Lead, Diamondbacks Battle Back

For the second consecutive night, Milwaukee stormed out to a 6-0 advantage within the first three innings. William Contreras and Brice Turang each blasted two-run home runs to fuel the Brewers' early offense, while a three-run homer from Arizona's Gabriel Moreno in the fourth inning started shifting the game’s momentum.

With the Brewers extending their lead to 8-3 in the sixth on Turang’s second big homer of the month, Arizona chipped away, scoring three runs in the seventh and then tying the game at 8 in the eighth inning. Geraldo Perdomo’s clutch two-out double brought home Moreno to square the game, setting up a tense finish.

Ninth-Inning Drama and Walk-Off Heroics

The ninth inning was filled with high-pressure moments, as the Diamondbacks threatened to take the lead with a runner on second and just one out. Milwaukee shortstop Andruw Monasterio made a game-saving diving stop on James McCann’s grounder, managing to throw out the batter from an awkward position. Following an intentional walk, Brewers reliever Shelby Miller fanned Tyler Locklear to keep the game tied.

In the bottom half, Contreras led off with a single, followed by walks to Christian Yelich and Andrew Vaughn to load the bases. After Sal Frelick’s shallow fly out, Isaac Collins sent a deep fly ball to right field, allowing pinch-runner Brandon Lockridge to score the winning run and electrify the home crowd.

Standout Performances and Notable Stats

Brice Turang’s outstanding month continued as he took over the National League lead in total bases for August, reaching 63 after his latest homer. Shelby Miller earned the victory for Milwaukee with 1 1/3 scoreless innings, notching two crucial strikeouts in the process.

Looking Ahead

The series wraps up Wednesday with Ryne Nelson (6-3, 3.63 ERA) scheduled to pitch for Arizona against Milwaukee’s Quinn Priester (11-2, 3.44 ERA). The Brewers have emerged victorious in each of Priester’s last 15 outings, giving them a strong advantage as they look to continue their dominant run.

In summary

The Milwaukee Brewers outlasted the Arizona Diamondbacks in a high-scoring, back-and-forth contest, ultimately winning 9-8 after Isaac Collins’ walk-off sacrifice fly. Both teams flexed their offensive muscles, but it was timely hitting and clutch defense that sealed the win for Milwaukee. With strong showings from Contreras, Turang, and Miller, the Brewers further cement their status as MLB leaders and maintain momentum heading into the series finale.

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