Harper and Wheeler lead Phillies to 5-1 victory over Brewers

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper hits a two-run homr run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024, in Milwaukee.

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper hits a two-run homr run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)


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MILWAUKEE — Bryce Harper hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the sixth inning to back up the strong pitching of Zack Wheeler as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 5-1 in a matchup of division leaders. Nick Castellanos added a solo shot to help the Phillies move closer to wrapping up the NL East title while delaying the Brewers' NL Central championship celebration. The Phillies lowered their magic number for clinching the NL East to four. The Brewers' magic number dropped to one with the Chicago Cubs 4-3 loss to the Oakland Athletics.

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