Brewers extend lead with Hoskins’ homer against Diamondbacks

On Friday night in Phoenix, Rhys Hoskins propelled the Milwaukee Brewers to a 2-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks with a two-run homer in the fourth inning. This marked Hoskins' 24th home run of the season, coming off pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez, who had been performing well until that point. Freddy Peralta, the Brewers' starting pitcher, delivered a solid performance, allowing just one run on six hits over five innings, while striking out five batters. The Brewers' pitching staff, which included five pitchers in total, effectively contained the Diamondbacks, who are known for having the highest-scoring offense in baseball. Devin Williams closed the game with a perfect ninth inning, securing his 12th save in 13 opportunities. The Brewers' strong pitching was crucial in limiting Arizona to only six hits throughout the game. With this win, the Brewers extended their lead in the NL Central to 10 games, following the Chicago Cubs' loss to Colorado. This significant lead positions the Brewers favorably as they approach the final stretch of the season. Meanwhile, the Diamondbacks fell into a tie with San Diego for the top wild-card spot in the National League, remaining five games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West standings. In terms of player updates, the Diamondbacks are expecting the return of catcher Gabriel Moreno from the injured list early next week, while outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. may also rejoin the lineup soon. The Brewers are set to continue their series against the Diamondbacks with Tobias Myers scheduled to pitch against Brandon Pfaadt on Saturday.