Sal Frelick makes catch for Brewers while facing playful criticism
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 1:12 AM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
Sal Frelick made a game-ending catch for the Milwaukee Brewers during a 3-2 victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks on July 5. The catch required him to leap into the wall, drawing playful jabs from teammates and the Brewers' manager, Pat Murphy. Despite catching the final out, Frelick faced criticism for diving when he might have made the play without it. He defended his action, citing the speed he was running at the time. The Brewers’ bullpen contributed significantly, covering five innings in the game. Frelick also acknowledged teammate Jake Bauers' crucial two-run homer that aided in the win.
- •Brewers defeat Diamondbacks 3-2 on July 5.
- •Frelick made a critical catch for the final out.
- •Manager Pat Murphy and players joked about Frelick's leap.
- •Frelick credited the bullpen for their performance in the game.
- •Bauers hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the seventh.
- 1:12 AMYahoo Sports — Sal Frelick made the play of the game for the Brewers – and then caught flack for it
"Pat Murphy and some of Frelick's teammates had fun with Frelick's leap into the wall on the last out of the win July 5
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