MLB Recap · March 20, 2026

Milwaukee Brewers at Arizona Diamondbacks: Final Score & Recap

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Line Score

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MIL2031100007111
AZ06000002-8100

The Story

The Arizona Diamondbacks rallied past the Milwaukee Brewers 8-7 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on March 20, 2026, in a game that swung dramatically before the home side pulled clear. The DiamondIQ model entered the game favoring Arizona at 62% and closed at 100% after a decisive late sequence, reflecting how thoroughly the Diamondbacks controlled the final outcome despite Milwaukee's persistent scoring.

The pivotal moments came in clusters. Arizona's second inning was the structural turning point of the contest, as the Diamondbacks plated six runs in the frame. Nolan Arenado's double off Miles Langhorne added 20.2% to Arizona's win probability, and Matt O'Neill's triple off Jacob Misiorowski contributed an additional 13.2%, giving the home club a commanding cushion. Milwaukee answered with three runs in the third on David Hamilton's triple off Zac Gallen, a swing worth 11.1% in win probability from the Brewers' perspective, and Freddy Zamora added a solo home run off Gallen in the fourth worth 11.3%, keeping Milwaukee within reach. The Brewers closed to within one run before Arizona put the game away in the eighth, when Pedro Catuy delivered a double off Jose Nova that proved to be the largest single play of the night, a swing of 21.9% that effectively ended Milwaukee's chances.

Among the standout performers, Catuy led all batters with a 21.9% WPA and a RE24 of plus 1.0, while Jake Bauers finished at plus 15.7% WPA and a RE24 of plus 2.3. David Hamilton was the most impactful Brewer on the night at plus 14.0% WPA and a RE24 of plus 1.6. On the mound, Logan Henderson led Arizona's staff at plus 17.5% WPA, with Andrew Hoffmann adding plus 15.2%. The model leans toward Arizona's late-inning depth as the decisive factor in what was ultimately a game Milwaukee threatened but could not complete.

Analysis generated by DiamondIQ's model.

Win Probability

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DiamondIQ model home win probability across the game (pre-game 61.6% → final 100%).

Biggest Plays by Win-Probability Added

Pedro Catuy Double
Bot 8th · off Jose Nova
+21.9%
Nolan Arenado Double
Bot 2nd · off Miles Langhorne
+20.2%
Matt O'Neill Triple
Bot 2nd · off Jacob Misiorowski
+13.2%
Freddy Zamora Home Run
Top 4th · off Zac Gallen
+11.3%
David Hamilton Triple
Top 3rd · off Zac Gallen
+11.1%

Top Batters by WPA

Pedro Catuy+21.9%+1.0 RE24
Jake Bauers+15.7%+2.3 RE24
David Hamilton+14.0%+1.6 RE24

Top Pitchers by WPA

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