Brewers Chase Franchise-First 100 Wins in Series Opener at Phillies

The short version
- Brewers are 98-58, two wins shy of the franchise's first 100-win season with six games left.
- Sept. 22 pitching matchup: Dustin May (2-2, 5.40) vs. Zack Wheeler (13-5, 2.99) at Citizens Bank Park.
- First pitch is 5:40 p.m. CT on Brewers.TV.
- Sept. 23 game features Logan Henderson vs. Aaron Nola; Sept. 24 starters are unannounced.
Milwaukee, sitting at 98-58, begins a three-game set at Citizens Bank Park on Sept. 22 needing two wins to reach 100 for the first time in club history.
The Milwaukee Brewers open a three-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on Sept. 22 with a chance to make franchise history. At 98-58 with six games remaining, Milwaukee needs just two more victories to reach 100 wins in a season for the first time.
Right-hander Dustin May (2-2, 5.40 ERA) takes the ball for the Brewers against Phillies right-hander Zack Wheeler (13-5, 2.99 ERA). First pitch is set for 5:40 p.m. CT, and the game airs on Brewers.TV.
Milwaukee's starting nine 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 Arráez at second, Alec Bohm at first, Bryson Stott at third, J.T. Realmuto catching, Justin Crawford in center and Brandon Marsh in left.
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 Sept. 24 finale is scheduled for 5:05 p.m. CT with starting pitchers yet to be announced, and all three games air on Brewers.TV with radio coverage on AM-620 WTMJ.
Written by the Matchday Live desk from reporting by Yahoo Sports.
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