Brewers Aim for 99th Win in Series Opener at Phillies

The short version
- Brewers enter at 98-58, two wins from the first 100-win season in franchise history
- Dustin May (2-2, 5.40) starts against Zack Wheeler (13-5, 2.99) on Sept. 22
- Game time is 5:40 p.m. CT on Brewers.TV from Citizens Bank Park
- Sept. 23 matchup: Logan Henderson vs. Aaron Nola; Sept. 24 starters TBD
Milwaukee, two wins shy of the first 100-win season in franchise history, sends Dustin May against Zack Wheeler at Citizens Bank Park on Sept. 22.
The Milwaukee Brewers visit the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on Sept. 22, sitting at 98-58 with six games remaining in the regular season. Two more victories would give the franchise its first 100-win campaign.
Milwaukee right-hander Dustin May (2-2, 5.40 ERA) is scheduled to start against Phillies right-hander Zack Wheeler (13-5, 2.99 ERA). First pitch is set for 5:40 p.m. CT, with the broadcast available on Brewers.TV.
The Brewers' lineup features Garrett Mitchell in center field, Jackson Chourio in left, Brice Turang at second base, William Contreras behind the plate, Jake Bauers at first, Christian Yelich as designated hitter, Luis Lara in right, Cooper Pratt at shortstop and David Hamilton at third.
Philadelphia counters with Kyle Schwarber at DH, Trea Turner at shortstop, Bryce Harper in right field, Luis Arraez at second base, Alec Bohm at first, Bryson Stott at third, J.T. Realmuto catching, Brandon Marsh in left and Justin Crawford in center.
The series continues Sept. 23 at 5:40 p.m. CT, with Milwaukee's Logan Henderson (10-3, 2.51) facing Aaron Nola (7-10, 4.49). The finale on Sept. 24 starts at 5:05 p.m. CT, with both teams' starters yet to be announced.
Written by the Matchday Live desk from reporting by Yahoo Sports.
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