The Milwaukee Brewers opened their series in Philadelphia with a statement win, powered by Christian Yelich’s explosive performance and a strong pitching effort from Quinn Priester. Yelich delivered two home runs—a three-run blast in the fifth inning and a solo shot in the ninth—marking his second multi-homer game in less than two weeks and driving in four runs for the Brewers.
Quinn Priester, following three hitless innings by opener DL Hall, pitched six solid frames, allowing just two runs and four hits without a walk or strikeout, effectively shutting down the Phillies’ lineup The Brewers’ offense tallied hits, including five for extra bases, while William Contreras added three hits and an RBI in the 6-2 victory.
For the Phillies, Taijuan Walker struggled, giving up four runs and seven hits over just four innings, with six strikeouts and one walk before being lifted in the fifth Nick Castellanos provided a spark with a solo home run, and Kyle Schwarber collected two doubles, but defensive miscues and missed opportunities proved costly for Philadelphia.
The Brewers’ win extended their streak and showcased the depth of their lineup and pitching staff, while the Phillies continue to search for answers after a rare home sweep.
