The Philadelphia Phillies held off the Milwaukee Brewers 6-4 at Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, getting a three-RBI night from Brandon Marsh — including a home run — and a dominant strikeout performance from Zack Wheeler to secure the two-run victory in nine innings.

Marsh and Wheeler Power Phillies to 6-4 Win Over Brewers

Marsh was the offensive engine Philadelphia needed, going 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI. He provided the kind of gap-closing production that put the Brewers on their heels and gave the Phillies a lead they would not relinquish. Alec Bohm added two hits and an RBI in four at-bats, and Luis Arraez went 2-for-4 to round out a three-man core that consistently put pressure on Milwaukee's pitching staff.

Wheeler Fans 11 in 5.2 Innings, Sets the Table

Zack Wheeler did not get a decision, but his start was as good as advertised. Working 5.2 innings, Wheeler struck out 11 Brewers while allowing three earned runs on five hits and a walk. Eleven strikeouts in fewer than six innings is a performance that carries a rotation and keeps a bullpen manageable. He left with the lead, and the Philadelphia relief corps had to protect it the rest of the way.

Bullpen Combination Gets the Job Done

After Wheeler exited, manager Rob Thomson turned to Tim Mayza, who handled one-third of an inning cleanly. Alex McFarlane then delivered a pivotal 1.2 innings of scoreless relief, striking out two and allowing nothing — a bridge performance that kept Milwaukee off the board. José Alvarado worked a clean one-third of an inning and earned the win. Jhoan Duran closed things out with a save, striking out two over a full inning despite allowing one earned run on a hit and a walk in the ninth.

Milwaukee's Bright Spot: Contreras Drives In Three

The Brewers were not without their own danger. William Contreras went 1-for-3 but drove in three runs, keeping Milwaukee within striking distance for much of the game. Philadelphia's two-run margin at the final horn reflects how much Contreras's production complicated things. Still, the Phillies bullpen held when it needed to most.

Turning Point: Marsh's Home Run Swings the Margin

Marsh's home run was the clearest separation moment of the night. Milwaukee starter Dustin May exited after two innings having allowed two earned runs, and the Brewers ran through their staff — Kyle Harrison gave up three hits and an earned run in one inning, and Colton Gordon, who ended up with the loss, surrendered two more earned runs over five innings despite striking out only one. The Phillies' ability to work Gordon for four hits and consistent damage throughout his outing was the sustained offensive thread that made the difference.

Key Performances

  • Brandon Marsh: 2-for-4, 1 HR, 3 RBI
  • Alec Bohm: 2-for-4, 1 RBI
  • Luis Arraez: 2-for-4
  • Zack Wheeler: 5.2 IP, 11 K, 3 ER, 5 H, 1 BB
  • Alex McFarlane: 1.2 IP, 2 K, 0 ER, 0 H, 0 BB
  • Jhoan Duran: 1.0 IP, 2 K, 1 ER (save)
  • José Alvarado: 0.1 IP, 0 ER (win)

What's Next for the Phillies

Philadelphia improves with this result as the 2026 regular season winds toward its conclusion. The Phillies will look to build on Tuesday's performance, with Wheeler's 11-strikeout outing serving as a reminder of what this rotation can do when it is sharp. The Citizens Bank Park crowd got a complete performance on both sides of the ball, and the Phillies will need more of the same as they play out the final stretch of the regular season schedule.