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Del Castillo Hits 3-Run Homer to Lift Diamondbacks Past Brewers 4-3
Del Castillo’s fifth homer of the season capped Arizona’s four-run start, and Merrill Kelly and Paul Sewald preserved the one-run win.
On Saturday, July 4, 2026, the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 at Chase Field, powered by Adrián Del Castillo's 414-foot, three-run home run in the first inning.
Brewers starter Brandon Woodruff departed in the fourth inning after a sudden velocity decline; he was returning from shoulder inflammation that had sidelined him for weeks.
Right-Hander Merrill Kelly limited Milwaukee to two runs over five innings to earn the victory, while Ildemaro Vargas added insurance with a ninth-inning RBI double to extend the lead to 4-2.
Jackson Chourio's ninth-inning home run cut the deficit, but Diamondbacks closer Paul Sewald secured his 20th save in 21 chances despite the late rally, as the Brewers finished 0-for-7 with runners in scoring position.
Outfielder Corbin Carroll and left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez were named to the National League All-Star team on Saturday; Rodriguez will start Sunday's series finale against Milwaukee with a 2.21 ERA.