Sep 23, 2026 · 44 min
Brewers’ depth meets October pressure in Philadelphia
Phillies break tie in the 8th, win series opener over Brewers 6-4 in Philadelphia
Milwaukee’s loss exposes unresolved postseason pitching decisions while underscoring the lineup depth and confidence shaping its championship outlook.
- 1Colton Gordon nearly silenced Philadelphia before four straight eighth-inning hits ended his strong outing.
- 2Milwaukee still faces unsettled postseason pitching roles after Dustin May’s short start and Kyle Harrison’s relief appearance.
- 3The Brewers’ balanced lineup has replaced recent October anxiety with confidence in a genuine championship opportunity.
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Colton Gordon’s nearly no-hit performance turns into a four-hit eighth inning, making his postseason case genuinely complicated.
The brief
The Brewers rallied to tie Zack Wheeler, but Philadelphia broke the deadlock in the eighth and held on for a 6-4 win. Bob Brainerd and Craig Coshun frame the loss against Milwaukee’s postseason push.
Colton Gordon carried a nearly no-hit bid through almost five innings, then surrendered four consecutive hits in the eighth. His strong start and rough finish sharpen the question of whether he belongs on the playoff roster.
Pat Murphy defended Gordon’s valuable length and discussed Dustin May’s two-inning assignment, including the walks and execution issues that keep Milwaukee’s postseason pitching roles unsettled.
The hosts argue Milwaukee now looks more complete than past division winners, with lineup depth and versatility replacing several sub-.200 bats and reducing dependence on any single strength.
Craig Coshun says the Brewers enter October without the familiar postseason anxiety, while Bob Brainerd highlights a team that increasingly believes it can win the championship.