Bauers homers in seventh as Brewers edge Diamondbacks 3-2
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 11:11 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Jake Bauers hit a pivotal home run off Arizona's Eduardo Rodríguez in the seventh inning, securing a 3-2 victory for the Milwaukee Brewers against the Diamondbacks on Sunday. Bauers' homer marked his 16th of the season and featured in a comeback after the Brewers trailed 1-0. Andrew Vaughn's single preceded Bauers’ blast, and Joey Ortiz added a run later in the inning. Arizona responded with a run in the bottom of the seventh, but it wasn't enough. Milwaukee's Drew Rom earned his first win, and Trevor Megill secured his 13th save. The Brewers' bullpen cast a strong performance, allowing only two earned runs over the series. Milwaukee prepares to face the Cardinals next, while Arizona is set to play the Padres.
- •Bauers hit his team-leading 16th homer in the seventh inning.
- •Brewers scored three runs in the seventh to come back.
- •Drew Rom got his first career win after being called up.
- •Trevor Megill recorded his 13th save of the season.
- •Milwaukee next faces the Cardinals on Monday.
- 12:27 AMYahoo Sports — Bauers homers off Rodríguez in 7th, Brewers come back to beat Diamondbacks 3-2
"Rodríguez, named to the All-Star Game for the first time in his 12-year career on Saturday, gave up six hits, walked none and struck out three.
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