Brewers top Marlins 4-3 on July 25, 2025, thanks to Blake Perkins' stunning home run robbery and a thrilling ninth-inning walk-off. See the incredible catch!
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Some wins just feel different. On a wild Friday night at American Family Field, the Brewers didn't just beat the Miami Marlins 4-3—they did it with a ninth-inning walk-off single that was only made possible by one of the most spectacular defensive plays of the season. Blake Perkins' gravity-defying home run robbery in the very first inning set the tone for a night of high drama and clutch performances that proves why this team sits atop the NL Central.
Just when you thought it was gone, Blake Perkins reached over the center field wall and pulled a would-be home run back from the brink.
The game was barely minutes old when Marlins catcher Agustín Ramírez launched a 406-foot rocket to deep center. It looked like a sure-fire two-run homer until Blake Perkins, timing his leap perfectly, snagged it at the apex of his jump, bringing the ball back into the park. The crowd erupted, and though a crew chief review ultimately awarded Ramírez a double, the damage was minimized and a powerful message was sent. That single play prevented an early Marlins lead and electrified the ballpark, setting the stage for the nail-biting finish.
After a back-and-forth battle, the game came down to the final frame. With the score knotted at 3-3, the Brewers manufactured the winning run, sealing the victory with a walk-off single that sent the home crowd into a frenzy. The win was a testament to the team's resilience. Starter Freddy Peralta did his part, battling through the Marlins lineup with a fastball humming at 96.1 mph and a dizzying 2610 rpm spin rate, keeping the Crew in the fight all night long.
The excitement wasn't limited to the major league diamond. The Brewers' future was also on full display Friday. Right-handed pitcher Coleman Crow, a key offseason acquisition, earned a promotion to Triple-A Nashville after a dominant stint in Double-A where he posted a 4-0 record with a sparkling 2.51 ERA. He's now just one step away from Milwaukee. Meanwhile, the ink is officially dry on 2025 first-round pick Fischer's contract. The highly-touted prospect was in Milwaukee taking batting practice with the big league club, giving fans a glimpse of the power potential that has the organization buzzing.
Even with their 11-game winning streak in the rearview mirror, the Brewers are proving they have the grit and talent to keep winning. With a 61-41 record, clutch performers like Perkins, and a farm system brimming with talent like Crow and Fischer, Milwaukee isn't just leading the NL Central—they're building a formidable case for a deep postseason run. The future is bright, and the present is thrilling.
