Caleb Durbin's walk-off homer lifts the Brewers over the Padres 4-3 on June 7, 2025. See how the rookie's blast and Quintana's pitching sparked a key win.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Baseball has a flair for the dramatic, and last night, rookie Caleb Durbin was the star of the show. With one swing of the bat in the bottom of the ninth, Durbin launched a walk-off home run, securing a thrilling 4-3 victory over the San Diego Padres and sending the home crowd into a frenzy. It was a jolt of pure electricity for a team that desperately needed it, and now the Brewers carry that momentum into today's series finale.
José Quintana's hot start to the season has drawn comparisons to CC Sabathia's legendary 2008 run with the Brewers.
Before Durbin's heroics, the Brewers' bats had been eerily quiet, going scoreless for the first 15 innings of the series. But the team finally broke through in the final three frames of Saturday's game, culminating in the rookie third baseman's unforgettable blast. The 4-3 win wasn't just another mark in the standings; it was a statement, a reminder of this team's resilience under manager Pat Murphy and a potential turning point for the offense.
While the rookie provided the late-game fireworks, veteran José Quintana set the stage with another stellar performance. Allowing just one run over five innings, Quintana has been nothing short of brilliant this season. In fact, his performance is starting to draw some lofty comparisons in the clubhouse and among fans – whispers of CC Sabathia's unforgettable, Cy Young-worthy run in 2008. While it's still early, having a steady, dominant force like Quintana anchoring the rotation is a massive boost for the Crew's confidence.
With the series on the line, the ball now goes to 'Fastball Freddy' Peralta. Sporting a solid 5-4 record and a 2.92 ERA, Peralta will look to shut down the Padres and secure a crucial series win. He'll face off against San Diego's Ryan Bergert (1-0, 2.00 ERA). A victory today would be huge for the Brewers, who currently sit at 34-29, third in a tight NL Central race. Building on last night's emotional high is the key to climbing back up the standings.
After the sheer excitement of last night's walk-off win, the Brewers have a golden opportunity to capitalize on their newfound momentum. A series victory today, powered by Peralta on the mound, would be the perfect way to cap off the weekend and send a message to the rest of the NL Central. All eyes are on American Family Field to see if the Crew can keep the magic going.
