The Milwaukee Brewers knocked off the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at Citizens Bank Park, getting home runs from Christian Yelich and Brice Turang to hand Aaron Nola his losing decision. Logan Henderson worked five innings to earn the win, and Trevor Megill closed it out for the save. Milwaukee's offense did just enough damage against one of the better pitchers in the National League, and the bullpen made it hold up clean through nine innings.

Yelich and Turang Provide the Power Against Nola

Nola was sharp for stretches — eight strikeouts in six innings is not a line you dismiss — but Yelich and Turang made him pay in the moments that mattered. Yelich went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and an RBI, delivering the kind of at-bat that changes the complexion of a road game against a quality starter. Turang was equally productive, going 2-for-4 with a home run and an RBI of his own. Those two swings accounted for two of Milwaukee's four runs and gave Henderson a cushion worth protecting.

Nola allowed all four earned runs on four hits over six innings, walking just one while striking out eight. The walk total tells you he was mostly in command, but the two home runs he surrendered were the difference. Tanner Banks followed with two scoreless innings, and Max Lazar handled the eighth with a strikeout and a clean frame.

Henderson Grinds Through Five, Bullpen Shuts the Door

Henderson's line won't turn heads — five innings, four hits, three walks, one earned run, three strikeouts — but he kept Philadelphia off the board enough to hand the ball to a Brewers bullpen that was outstanding. DL Hall covered two innings, allowing one hit and a walk while striking out two. Abner Uribe worked the eighth, giving up one hit but no runs. Megill finished it off in the ninth: one hit, no runs, one strikeout, and the save locked up.

Philadelphia's only run came off Henderson, and that was it. Bryson Stott was the lone Phillies bat to do any real damage, going 2-for-3, but he never came around to score. Milwaukee's pitching staff simply did not allow Philadelphia to string anything together after that early run.

Turning Point: Back-to-Back Damage Against a Proven Starter

The home runs from Yelich and Turang were the turning point, plain and simple. When you're on the road facing Nola, you're not going to manufacture four runs on singles and stolen bases. Milwaukee got the big flies when it needed them, built a lead, and then let the bullpen go to work. That formula — timely power, solid relief pitching — is exactly what it took to win this one in Philadelphia.

By the Numbers: Milwaukee Brewers at Philadelphia Phillies, September 23, 2026

  • Final Score: Brewers 4, Phillies 1
  • Winning Pitcher: Logan Henderson (5.0 IP, 4 H, 3 BB, 3 K, 1 ER)
  • Losing Pitcher: Aaron Nola (6.0 IP, 4 H, 1 BB, 8 K, 4 ER)
  • Save: Trevor Megill (1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 ER)
  • Brice Turang: 2-for-4, 1 HR, 1 RBI
  • Christian Yelich: 1-for-3, 1 HR, 1 RBI
  • DL Hall: 2.0 IP, 1 H, 1 BB, 2 K, 0 ER
  • Abner Uribe: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 ER

What's Next for the Brewers

Milwaukee continues its road schedule following this win over Philadelphia. The Brewers got a strong collective performance on Wednesday night — starting pitching that kept them in the game, timely hitting from Yelich and Turang, and a bullpen that did not allow a single run after Henderson exited. That's a winning formula, and they'll look to carry it forward in the days ahead.