The Philadelphia Phillies fall to the Milwaukee Brewers, 4-1 as they leave 10 men on base! Author: khou.com

Christian Yelich and Brice Turang hit solo home runs, and the Milwaukee Brewers delayed Philadelphia's potential postseason clinch with a 4-1 win over the Phillies on Wednesday night.

Don Mattingly didn’t want to tempt fate. So, in revealing that Andrew Painter will start Thursday night instead of Friday, he explained that the Phillies merely prefer to keep the rookie on regular rest.

Zack Wheeler struck 11, including a franchise-record seven in a row to start the game, Bryson Stott hit a tiebreaking RBI single with two out in the eighth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies inched closer to clinching a playoff spot with a 6-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.

It started with Brandon Marsh, who had just five hits in 17 September games before Tuesday, when he hit a two-run homer and a double.

Live updates from Citizens Bank Park as the Milwaukee Brewers go for 99 wins on Sept. 22 against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Milwaukee Brewers (98-59, first in the NL Central) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (87-70, second in the NL East) Philadelphia; Wednesday, 6:40 p.m. EDT. PITCHING PROBABLES: Brewers: Lo

When asked on Tuesday, Phillies manager Don Mattingly said that Luzardo is “trending in the right direction.” The quote was reported by Tim Kelly of OnPattison.

For Tuesday’s rainy opener to a three-game set against Milwaukee, Phillies manager Don Mattingly’s focus was solely on winning to get closer to clinching a playoff spot.

Live updates from Philadelphia as the Brewers take on the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on Sept. 23.