Christian Yelich's daring baserunning on a Jackson Chourio double leads the Brewers to a 6-5 victory over the Marlins on July 5, 2025. Recap the clutch hit!
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
In a game that stretched past midnight and felt like a continuation of the Fourth of July fireworks, the Milwaukee Brewers delivered their own brand of pyrotechnics. The defining moment came in the eighth inning, when Christian Yelich, with a veteran's savvy and a sprinter's speed, blazed a trail from first to home on a booming double by Jackson Chourio, securing a dramatic 6-5 victory over the Miami Marlins.
With two more swipes last night, the Brewers have now stolen 101 bases on the season, a testament to the relentless, aggressive brand of baseball that has become their 2025 identity.
The game was deadlocked at 5-5 heading into the bottom of the eighth, and the tension was palpable. That's when the Brewers' dynamic offense clicked into high gear. After Christian Yelich reached on a single, Jackson Chourio stepped up and laced a laser into the gap. While most runners would settle for third, Yelich never broke stride, rounding the bases in a blur to score the go-ahead run in a stunning display of baserunning. The clutch hit was the exclamation point on a night that also saw key contributions from Joey Ortiz (two-run single), William Contreras (RBI double), and the speedy Caleb Durbin, who added an RBI single of his own.
While the offense provided the late-game heroics, the victory wouldn't have been possible without the bullpen locking things down. Starter Quinn Priester battled through 4.2 innings, but the true story on the mound was Aaron Ashby. Entering in a high-leverage spot in the fifth, Ashby was simply electric, mowing down seven straight Marlins over 2.1 perfect innings. Hitting 99 mph on the gun, the lefty looked every bit the high-impact weapon the Brewers envisioned, earning his first win of the season. His performance set the table for Trevor Megill, who, despite a tense ninth, nailed down his 19th save.
This team is defining itself with a potent combination of power and speed. Jackson Chourio's game-winning hit was his 23rd double of the season, tying him with Freddie Freeman for second place in the National League. He's become a doubles machine. Meanwhile, the team's legs continue to create chaos. Caleb Durbin's two stolen bases pushed the Brewers' season total to an incredible 101 steals. This aggressive approach puts constant pressure on opponents and perfectly complements the timely hitting the team has displayed during this stretch of 10 wins in 14 games.
With another thrilling win in the books, the Brewers will look to keep the momentum rolling and clinch the series against the Marlins on Saturday. Right-hander Chad Patrick gets the ball, facing Miami's Cal Quantrill. If last night was any indication, fans should be ready for more high-energy, edge-of-your-seat baseball. This team is fun, they're relentless, and they're finding ways to win.
