Wheeler reaches 2,000 strikeouts
Philadelphia Phillies defeat Milwaukee Brewers to move closer to securing wild-card berth
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Zack Wheeler became the 96th pitcher in MLB history to reach 2,000 career strikeouts, doing so by fanning Brice Turang to end the first inning. Wheeler called the milestone “pretty special” and thanked his catchers, coaches and teammates for helping him reach it.
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Philadelphia entered the game tied with the Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres at 87-70 for the three NL wild-card spots, four games ahead of Arizona. The Phillies hold a tiebreaker over San Diego but not Chicago.
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The decisive eighth-inning rally included a defensive miscue: after Bryson Stott’s single, Milwaukee outfielder Garrett Mitchell’s throw to third ricocheted off Alec Bohm’s foot, allowing Bohm and Luis Arraez to score and turning the game into a 5-3 Phillies lead.
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William Contreras drove in all three of Milwaukee’s runs, while the Brewers fell to 13-6 in September and could not add to their franchise-record 98 victories, set Sunday against Baltimore.
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Aaron Nola’s scheduled start comes after a major September rebound: his ERA was 6.04 at the end of June, but he had posted a 1.33 ERA in September, including seven scoreless innings against the Mets. Catcher Garrett Stubbs described the performance as “vintage Aaron Nola.”
The Philadelphia Phillies moved within two wins of a playoff spot by beating the Milwaukee Brewers 6-4 on Tuesday night ESPN. The Phillies improved to 87-70 with five games left in the regular season. Zack Wheeler dominated on the mound, striking out 11 batters and reaching 2,000 career strikeouts — joining just 95 other pitchers in MLB history MLB.
Brandon Marsh went 2-for-4 with a homer and three RBIs to lead the Phillies' offense Philadelphia Inquirer. The decisive moment came in the eighth inning when Bryson Stott's single sparked a rally that included a Milwaukee throwing error, putting Philadelphia ahead 5-3 MLB. The Brewers, meanwhile, clinched a wild-card bye after Atlanta lost to Cincinnati ESPN.
Wheeler's Historic Night and Striking Dominance
Zack Wheeler became the 96th pitcher ever to reach 2,000 career strikeouts, recording the milestone by striking out Brice Turang in the first inning MLB. He fanned seven consecutive Brewers batters to start the game — a franchise record Philadelphia Inquirer. Wheeler finished with 11 strikeouts across seven innings, calling the 2,000-strikeout milestone "pretty special" ESPN.
Eighth-Inning Rally Decides a Tight Contest
The Brewers tied the game 3-3 in the sixth inning before the Phillies broke through in the eighth MLB. Bryson Stott's single triggered the winning rally. Milwaukee's Garrett Mitchell's throw to third ricocheted off Alec Bohm's glove, allowing both Bohm and Luis Arraez to score Philadelphia Inquirer. The error turned what looked like a close game into a 5-3 Phillies lead they would not relinquish ESPN.
Phillies Tied With Cubs and Padres for Final Spot
Philadelphia entered Tuesday tied with Chicago and San Diego at 87-70 for the three NL wild-card spots MLB. The Phillies are four games ahead of Arizona in the race ESPN. They hold a tiebreaker over San Diego but not the Cubs Philadelphia Inquirer. Two more wins clinches a postseason berth for the fifth straight year MLB.
Nola Poised for Postseason Push After September Surge
Aaron Nola is scheduled to start Wednesday after one of the best months of his season Philadelphia Inquirer. His September ERA sits at just 1.33, a dramatic improvement from his 6.04 ERA at the end of June ESPN. Nola threw seven scoreless innings against the Mets recently, prompting catcher Garrett Stubbs to praise it as "vintage Aaron Nola" MLB. The right-hander's late-season revival could be crucial if the Phillies reach October Philadelphia Inquirer.
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