MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jake Bauers hit an RBI single in the ninth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers, who had clinched the NL Central earlier when the Cubs lost, beat Philadelphia 2-1 on Wednesday night to prevent the Phillies from securing a playoff berth.
Bauers’ single off Phillies closer Carlos Estévez (4-5) scored Jackson Chourio, who had tripled.
Milwaukee closer Devin Williams (1-0) struck out Alec Bohm, Bryson Stott and Brandon Marsh in order in the ninth.
Milwaukee’s Freddy Peralta, making his career-high 31st start of the season, allowed one run on two hits in five innings, striking out nine and walking two.
Philadelphia starter Aaron Nola, among the NL leaders in innings pitched, went seven innings, allowing one run on three hits while striking out nine and walking one. He had given up 10 earned runs in nine innings in his previous two starts.
The teams struck out 28 times combined.
The Phillies’ magic number to qualify for the playoffs is one, and four to clinch the NL East.
Bohm gave Philadelphia a 1-0 lead in the second inning with his first home run since Aug. 15.