Brewers manager Pat Murphy choked up when talking about Blake Perkins’ walk-off single in the ninth that helped the team avoid a series sweep at the hands of the Marlins. With their offense stagnant for most of the game,

The Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs enter the series tied for first place in the NL Central and for the best record in the National League.

Last year, the Brewers ranked 26th in MLB in bunt attempts. This year, they are third. Is that a Pat Murphy thing?

Blake Perkins brings one back into the park and steals a homer from Agustín Ramírez, who settles for a double, after a crew chief review in the 1st

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Blake Perkins prevents a home run against the Miami Marlins. / MLB broadcast of Brewers-Marlins. A near-home run from Miami Marlins catcher Agustin Ramirez was prevented in unusual fashion by Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Blake Perkins.

Frelick suffered a Grade 1 left hamstring strain in the Brewers' final game before the All-Star break, and he'll end up missing only seven games due to the leaguewide time off. Blake Perkins has been a near-everyday part of the Brewers' lineup while Frelick has been out,