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Frelick ends drought; D-backs rebound with homers

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MILWAUKEE — On Tuesday night the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 13-2 after Sal Frelick hit a 396-foot solo home run that ended Milwaukee's seven-game homer drought and Tyler Black went 3-for-5 with three RBIs; Milwaukee opened the margin with an eight-run sixth inning that turned the game decisively in their favor. On Wednesday night Arizona rebounded with a 6-2 victory as Nolan Arenado hit a three-run homer and Adrian Del Castillo, Corbin Carroll and Ketel Marte also homered; Ildemaro Vargas extended his hitting streak to 22 games (25 including the end of last season), Kevin Ginkel earned the win in relief, and Andrew Hoffmann's ERA rose after Tuesday's outing.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.

Timeline of Events

April 18: Brice Turang hit the Brewers' previous homer before the drought.
Tuesday night: Brewers beat Diamondbacks 13-2; Frelick hit a solo homer ending a seven-game drought.
Tuesday night: Milwaukee scored eight runs in the sixth; Andrew Hoffmann's ERA rose from 2.38 to 8.49.
Wednesday night: Diamondbacks beat Brewers 6-2; Nolan Arenado hit a three-run homer and multiple D-backs homered.
Wednesday night: Ildemaro Vargas extended his hit streak to 22 games (25 including the end of last season); Kevin Ginkel earned the win.

Why This Matters to You

The Brewers' recent slump and the D-backs' rebound remind us that baseball is a game of ups and downs. If you're a fan, it's a rollercoaster ride worth following. Check your local listings for the next game.

The Bottom Line

Sal Frelick's homer ended a dry spell for the Brewers, but the D-backs came back strong. In baseball, as in life, resilience is key. Worth forwarding if you know someone who loves a good comeback story.