Brewers tag Edwin Diaz and rally for 3 runs in the 9th inning to beat the Dodgers 5-4

Jake Bauers propelled the Milwaukee Brewers to a thrilling 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday night, securing their top spot in the National League standings. With two outs in the ninth inning, Bauers delivered the third RBI single of the frame, sparking a rally that allowed Milwaukee to overcome a 4-2 deficit.

The Dodgers, led by their highest-paid closer Edwin Diaz, who has blown saves in three of his last four outings, found themselves without an answer as Jackson Chourio and Garrett Mitchell scored on one-out singles. Milwaukee's relief pitcher Alex Vesia stepped in to pitch a perfect ninth inning, marking his 22nd save of the season.

Despite a recent surge, the Dodgers' three-game winning streak came to an end, as Milwaukee maintained a two-game lead over Los Angeles in the National League Central. The Brewers' comeback victory also marked Los Angeles' third loss in a series of three games, highlighting the bullpen's struggles in a high-stakes matchup.