Game result and context
Philadelphia Phillies defeat Milwaukee Brewers 6-4 in 2026 regular season matchup
The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 6-4 on September 22, 2026. Brandon Marsh hit a home run and drove in three runs to lead the Phillies to victory, while Zack Wheeler struck out 11 batters over 5.2 innings.
Final result
The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Milwaukee Brewers with a final score of 6-4. The game concluded after nine innings of play.
How the game changed
The Phillies established an early lead with two runs in the second inning, highlighted by a two-run home run from Brandon Marsh. Philadelphia added a run in the third inning to extend their lead. The Brewers responded with a run in the fourth and two in the sixth to narrow the gap. The Phillies pulled away in the eighth inning, scoring three runs to build a 6-3 lead. Despite a single run from the Brewers in the ninth, the Phillies held on for the win.
Key performances
Brandon Marsh led the Phillies offense, finishing with two hits, one home run, and three RBIs. Alec Bohm contributed two hits and one RBI, while Bryson Stott scored two runs and drove in one. On the mound, Zack Wheeler provided a strong start for Philadelphia, pitching 5.2 innings and recording 11 strikeouts while allowing three earned runs.
For the Brewers, William Contreras recorded one hit and three RBIs. Luis Lara added one hit and one RBI in the losing effort.
Season and playoff context
Following the game, the Milwaukee Brewers hold a 98-59 record and remain in first place in their division, having already clinched a postseason spot. The Philadelphia Phillies move to 87-70. The Phillies currently sit in second place in their division, five games behind the leader, and hold the third position in the wild-card standings.