Phils Drop Another to Milwaukee, 4-3

Phils drop low-scoring affair to the surging Milwaukee Brewers Wednesday.

In another clash of relievers, Philadelphia for the start from Kyle Gibson who posted 4 2/3 innings with 3 earned runs off 7 hits and 4 walks, Gibson managed to strike out 5.

To The Action

Adding to his MVP-type numbers, Bryce Harper started the scoring with a 355-foot bomb in the very first inning. An Omar Narvaez double that scored Kolton Wong, and things were knotted up at 1-1.

A Daniel Vogelberg bases-loaded walk pushed the Brewers to a 2-1 lead followed by Christian Yelich beating out an infield single that scored Freddy Peralta.

Philly had some fight and cut it to a 3-2 game when Harper drew a bases-loaded walk that sent Travis Jankowski home. JT Realmuto grounded into a 6-4 force that witnessed Kyle Gibson scoring and evening things at 3-3.

Connor Brogdon matched up against Eduardo Escobar (2 for 4 a run scored and an RBI) that didn’t end well for Brogdon. A 404 foot shot to right field boosted Milwaukee to the victory.

What About the Pitching?

After Gibson made his exit, it was Connor Brogdon with 1 1/3 innings with one hit, the home-run, and a strikeout. The homer dropped Brogdon toa 5-4 record.

Jose Alvardo and Sam Coonrod each saw action for an inning with Coonrod striking out the side.

Milwaukee also employed a wealth of pitchers with Peralta, Brent Suter, Aaron Ashby, who got the win to go 2-0, Brad Boxberger, Devin Williams and Josh Hader who picked up the save.

Phils Drop Another

Kevin Neibauer

Kevin has followed and promoted the game of lacrosse since May 19, 1974.
The same day the Philadelphia Flyers won the Cup, the Philadelphia Wings were introduced to Neibauer and Philadelphia.

Kevin has covered many sports, including baseball, football, basketball, and.. lacrosse. A former licensed football referee and baseball umpire, Kevin brings a unique insight to his game coverage.

A published writer in JustHockey Magazine, Kevin covered the American Hockey League as well as a monthly story on a pugilist where Kevin used the pen name, The Rink Rat. Neibauer turned his attentions to lacrosse for a few years and does his part, whether podcasting or writing to grow the game. Kevin branched out to his roots and currently provides insight for all Philadelphia teams for Edge of Philly as well as his full-time duties with LaxPhilly.