Brewers lose to Phillies but secure postseason bye
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 2:09 AM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers lost 6-4 to the Philadelphia Phillies on September 22. Despite the defeat, the Brewers clinched a first-round bye for the upcoming postseason due to the Atlanta Braves losing 4-0 to the Cincinnati Reds. Milwaukee has maintained a two-game lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers for the top seed and home field advantage. The Brewers will play their first playoff game on Saturday, October 3 at American Family Field.
- •Brewers lose 6-4 to the Phillies on September 22.
- •Brewers secure a first-round bye in the postseason.
- •Braves' loss to the Reds benefits Brewers' playoff positioning.
- •Milwaukee has a two-game lead over the Dodgers.
- •First playoff game scheduled for October 3 at home.
- 2:09 AMYahoo Sports — Brewers clinch first-round bye even after loss to Phillies
"The Brewers picked up a loss but it was still a good night all things considered
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