Blake Perkins' walk-off single caps a 3-2 Brewers comeback win over the Marlins on July 27, 2025. See how the thrilling finish keeps Milwaukee tied for first!
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Just when it looked like a frustrating Sunday sweep was inevitable, the Milwaukee Brewers ripped up the script. Blake Perkins, who started the eighth inning as a pinch-runner, ended the ninth as the hero, lacing a walk-off single to cap a thrilling 3-2 comeback win over the Miami Marlins at American Family Field.
With the bases loaded and a 3-2 count, Perkins drove the ball 374 feet with a 100.2 mph exit velocity, sending the home crowd into a frenzy and his teammates pouring out of the dugout.
The Brewers' late-game rally was a masterclass in resilience. It all started in the eighth, when Perkins, in as a pinch-runner, swiped second and then raced home on a clutch two-out, ground-rule double by Andrew Vaughn to tie the game at 2-2. The stage was set for the ninth. Eric Haase led off with a bloop single, followed by a gritty, broken-bat double from Brice Turang. After an intentional walk to Jackson Chourio loaded the bases, Perkins stepped to the plate and delivered the biggest hit of the day, a soaring single over the center fielder's head to score Haase and seal the victory.
This wasn't just any win; it was a necessary one. The victory pushes the Brewers to 61-43 and, more importantly, keeps them deadlocked with the Chicago Cubs for first place in the NL Central after the Cubs also won their game Sunday. The timing couldn't be more dramatic. Starting Monday, those very same Cubs roll into Milwaukee for a pivotal three-game series with sole possession of the division lead on the line. Today's win prevents the Crew from entering that series on a losing streak and instead provides a massive jolt of momentum.
While the big-league club fights for the division, the future continues to look incredibly bright. MLB Pipeline's latest rankings confirmed what many already knew: the Brewers have one of the deepest farm systems in baseball, boasting an impressive six players in the Top 100. New draftees Marco Dinges and Tyson Hardin are already making waves, cracking the organization's top 20 prospects, while Hendry Mendez is making a significant leap after a strong showing in Double-A. On the mound, prospect K.C. Hunt added to the excitement with a dominant six-inning performance for his affiliate on Sunday, proving the talent pipeline is firing on all cylinders.
Today's heart-stopping victory was the perfect appetizer for the main course. With the team's grit on full display and a showdown for first place kicking off tomorrow at home, get ready for playoff-level intensity in late July. Buckle up, Brewers fans—this week is going to be a wild ride.
