Rookie infielder Caleb Durbin delivered a dramatic finish for the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday night, launching a walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth to secure a 4-3 victory over the San Diego Padres at American Family Field The clutch blast, Durbin’s second Major League homer and his first career walk-off, came on the first pitch he saw, electrifying the home crowd and capping a late-game rally after Milwaukee had surrendered a lead in the top of the inning.
Durbin, who has been a key part of the Brewers’ offensive resurgence, is hitting .218 with home runs, 22 RBIs, and stolen bases in his rookie campaign Over his last games, he’s batting .286 and has provided a spark at the plate and on the bases.
The Brewers’ win improved their record to 14-5 since May, with the team averaging.2 runs per game during that stretch Milwaukee continues its homestand, with the next game scheduled for June against the Padres as they look to build on their momentum and stay atop the NL Central.
