MILWAUKEE — Rookie Nick Williams hit his first career grand slam before the Philadelphia Phillies’ bullpen escaped two late-game jams for a 5-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday.
Williams hit the first pitch from lefty reliever Tyler Webb in the sixth just over the wall in center to give the Phillies a three-run lead.
The grand slam spoiled Webb’s first appearance with Milwaukee since being acquired Thursday from the Yankees for minor-league first baseman Garrett Cooper. Webb, a rookie, allowed singles to the next two hitters after Williams before getting out of the jam with two strikeouts and a popout.