Milwaukee – For the first time in franchise history, the Milwaukee Brewers reached the coveted 100‑win mark, defeating the Philadelphia Phillies 5‑1 on Saturday night in Philadelphia. The victory not only gave the club a perfect 100‑and‑59 record but also locked up the No. 1 seed in the National League playoffs, ensuring home‑field advantage for the remainder of the postseason.
Key moments and scoring summary
The Brewers got on the board early when Sal Frelick ripped a double in the second inning that drove in Gary Sanchez. The offense added another run in the eighth when Jake Bauers singled home Jackson Chourio, followed by a Cooper Pratt single that brought Bauers home. Joey Ortiz added a single that plated Pratt, and Jackson Chourio capped the scoring with a ninth‑inning home run.
Philadelphia’s lone run came from Bryce Harper, who drove in the only run for the Phillies, leaving them with a National League Wild Card spot.
Pitching performance
Milwaukee’s five‑man rotation combined to allow just one run on four hits. Shane Drohan opened the game, surrendering the run in 2 2/3 innings. He was followed by Chad Patrick, Aaron Ashby, JoJo Romero and Antonio Senzatela. Romero earned the win, while Senzatela recorded his fourth save of the season.
What this means for Milwaukee
By clinching the top seed, the Brewers are guaranteed to host every playoff series they play, a significant advantage as they look to advance deep into October baseball. The team will close out the regular season with a home stand against the St. Louis Cardinals, a rivalry that promises an exciting finale for fans.
Robert Gasser, who holds a 5‑5 record with a 4.01 ERA, is slated to start the final home game. He will be matched against Cardinals right‑hander Michael McGreevy, who is 7‑9 with a 3.84 ERA.
Community reaction
Brewers manager Pat Murphy praised the achievement, calling the 100‑win season “a special milestone” and emphasizing the team’s confidence to play even better as the postseason approaches. Local fans celebrated the historic run, with many gathering at local sports bars and the Miller Park vicinity to watch the game live.
The milestone underscores the Brewers’ growth over recent years and highlights the strong support from the Milwaukee community, which has rallied behind the team throughout the season.
Upcoming broadcast
Fans can tune in to the final home game on 97.5 FM and 1360 WTAQ, with the pre‑game show beginning at 6:05 p.m.
Original reporting: Appleton, WI News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
