MILWAUKEE (AP) — Zach Eflin has made all the difference for the Philadelphia Phillies against the National League’s top team.
Rhys Hoskins and Andrew Knapp hit home runs and Eflin beat the Milwaukee Brewers for the second time in a week, helping the Phillies strand 15 runners in a 4-1 victory on Saturday.
Philadelphia is 2-3 against NL-leading Milwaukee this season, allowing 37 runs over the three losses. Both victories have been pitched — and pitched well — by Eflin.
“Very efficient, very poised,” Phillies manager Gabe Kapler said of his starter.
Eflin (4-2) gave up one run in five innings.