Gurriel leads Diamondbacks past Brewers with sixth-inning homer

On Friday night, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. made a significant impact in his return from the injured list, hitting a tiebreaking home run in the sixth inning. This crucial hit helped the Arizona Diamondbacks recover from a four-run lead they had previously lost, ultimately defeating the Milwaukee Brewers 7-4. The Diamondbacks' victory allowed them to secure sole possession of the National League's second wild-card spot, moving ahead of the New York Mets, who suffered a heavy loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. The Brewers had initially rallied from a 4-0 deficit, showcasing their power by hitting three home runs in the fifth inning off Diamondbacks ace Zac Gallen. This marked a rare occurrence for Gallen, who had not allowed more than two homers in any of his previous 26 starts this season. William Contreras led the Brewers' charge with a strong performance, going 4 for 5 and contributing a home run. Gurriel's homer in the sixth inning ignited a three-run rally for the Diamondbacks, with Randal Grichuk later drawing a bases-loaded walk to extend the lead. Despite the Brewers' attempts to respond, including getting the tying run to the plate in the sixth, they were unable to score again. Kevin Ginkel's effective pitching helped maintain the Diamondbacks' lead. The game concluded with the Diamondbacks solidifying their position in the playoff race, while the Brewers faced challenges in their pitching lineup, leading to roster changes, including the designation of RHP Enoli Paredes for assignment. The series continues with Merrill Kelly set to pitch for the Diamondbacks against Aaron Civale of the Brewers on Saturday.