Tough Night in Philly for Our Brew Crew
Last night's battle at the Phillies had us on the edge of our seats, but alas, it wasn't our night. The Phillies took the win 3-1 in a game that showcased some solid pitching but ultimately lacked the offensive push we hoped for from the Milwaukee Brewers.
Pitcher's Duel with a Side of Frustration
Both teams kept it tight in the beginning, with a scoreless first inning that set the tone for what would initially appear to be a pitcher's duel. Milwaukee's lineup, featuring Brice Turang, William Contreras, and Christian Yelich, couldn't find their groove early on, going down in order. Similarly, the opening for the Phillies wasn't any more eventful, thanks to our pitchers keeping the likes of Kyle Schwarber, J.T. Realmuto, and Bryce Harper in check.The Phillies broke the silence in the second inning, though, putting two runs on the board off hits by Edmundo Sosa and Johan Rojas. Our Brewers tried to answer back, loading the bases in the third with no outs but sadly couldn't capitalize. Baseball can be cruel like that.
Solo Shots and Lost Opportunities
The Phillies extended their lead in the fourth with a solo dinger by David Dahl, pushing the score to 3-0. Things looked bleak, but then came a glimmer of hope in the seventh when Rhys Hoskins went deep, sending one to left-center to put the Brewers on the board. Unfortunately, that's where our scoring efforts ended, as we just couldn't manage to crack the Phillies' bullpen.Despite a couple of opportunities, including a failed chance to score more runs in the top of the fifth (after Rhys Hoskins bravely stole second), and having runners on in the seventh, our Crew just couldn't turn those moments into runs.
Wrapping It Up and Looking Ahead
In the end, it was J.T. Realmuto and Bryce Harper who kept things tight for the Phillies, along with their bullpen, effectively limiting our Brewers to just one lone run. As Christian Yelich, Willy Adames, and pinch-hitter Gary Sanchez went down in the ninth, so did our hopes for a comeback.It's a tough loss, especially with how tight the team kept the game for the most part. Pitching was solid on both sides, but those Phillies hits in the early innings set a lead that we just couldn't overcome. Our hats off to the Phillies, but rest assured, our Brewers will come back swinging next game. Let's keep the faith, Brewers nation!
Scoreboard for Brewers @ Phillies (June 3rd, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |