It took four-plus hours and 400 pitches but the Phillies have extended their win streak to seven games and have swept the Milwaukee Brewers.
The Phillies came into Thursday as hot as any team in baseball, but they had a tough test in front of them facing reigning NL Cy Young winner, Corbin Burnes. With a chance to sweep one of the National league’s best teams the Phillies sent Zach Eflin to the mound.
The Brewers struck in the first inning on a home run by Willy Adames. The ‘Phils answered in the top of the second when they loaded the bases with no outs.