The Arizona Diamondbacks secured a 5-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday, maintaining their position in the NL wild-card standings. Joc Pederson, Jose Herrera, and Ketel Marte all contributed with home runs during the game. Diamondbacks’ right-hander Merrill Kelly pitched five innings, striking out six batters with only two hits before leaving due to a calf cramp.

Arizona’s win marked their fourth consecutive victory, keeping them one game ahead of the New York Mets in the NL wild-card race. Pederson’s two-run homer in the first inning set the tone for the Diamondbacks’ offense. Herrera added his first career homer in the fifth inning, while Marte sealed the win with a two-run shot in the ninth inning.

Milwaukee’s Aaron Civale struggled, giving up three runs and three hits in 4 1/3 innings. The Brewers failed to generate any offense against Arizona’s bullpen, striking out seven times in the final four innings. The Brewers now stand at 88-67 for the season.

In the injury report, Diamondbacks’ RHP Paul Sewald is aiming for a return before the end of the regular season after experiencing left neck discomfort. Brewers’ C William Contreras was sidelined due to a sore finger and hip, while RHP Nick Mears is set to have a simulated game on Monday.

The next game will feature RHP Frankie Montas starting for the Brewers as they seek to avoid a series sweep against Arizona’s LHP Jordan Montgomery.