Brewers edge Marlins 6-5 on July 5, 2025, as Caleb Durbin shines and Trevor Megill secures the save. Read how Milwaukee outlasted Sandy Alcantara in a thriller.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
It was a classic nail-biter in Miami, but the Milwaukee Brewers gutted out a 6-5 victory over the Marlins on Friday night, thanks to a star-making performance from Caleb Durbin and a clutch save from Trevor Megill. The win showcased the team's trademark resilience, capitalizing on early opportunities against Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara and holding on for dear life as the bullpen slammed the door.
Trevor Megill locked down the save by striking out Otto Lopez with a nasty 87 mph, 2671 rpm knuckle-curve for the final out.
Caleb Durbin was the undisputed hero of the night, making his presence felt on both sides of the ball. After the game, Durbin credited the team's collective plan against a pitcher of Sandy Alcantara's caliber. 'We knew we had to have strong at-bats up and down the lineup, and everyone contributed,' he said. His clutch hitting and solid defense were instrumental in building the lead that the Brewers would fight to protect.
The game came down to the final out in the bottom of the ninth, and Trevor Megill was up to the task. Facing Otto Lopez with the game on the line, Megill unleashed a high-spin knuckle-curve that buckled the batter for a game-ending strikeout. It was a high-leverage moment that capped a tense finish and secured a hard-fought victory for the Crew.
While the win is sweet, it doesn't erase the ongoing concerns at third base. Joey Ortiz's struggles at the plate have been glaring, with his OPS dipping to a concerning .461. With Tyler Black on the injured list, the internal options are thin. This production gap is a key reason why the team, despite leading the league in steals, ranks near the bottom in batting average and power numbers. The question of whether to call up another prospect or seek external help is getting louder.
The long-term outlook, however, remains incredibly bright. Midseason prospect rankings from MLB Pipeline and Baseball America reaffirmed that the Brewers possess one of the best farm systems in baseball. With six prospects in the top 100 and four in the top 40, the pipeline is loaded. This depth, featuring future stars alongside a young major league core of Jacob Misiorowski, Jackson Chourio, and William Contreras, provides both hope for the future and potential solutions to the team's current roster questions.
Last night's nail-biter was a perfect snapshot of the 2025 Brewers: a team that finds ways to win tough games through grit and timely performances, even as clear areas for improvement remain. While the front office weighs its options at third base, fans can take comfort in a deep, talented farm system that promises to fuel this contender for years to come. The resilience is there; now it's about finding the consistency to turn this gritty team into a dominant one.
