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Pinch-hitter Jake Bauers had a go-ahead two-run double in the seventh inning, helping the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-2 to complete a three-game sweep and extend their winning streak to seven.
Trea Turner hasn't made an error since April 29, but that streak ended Sunday, and it costed the Phillies a game as the shortstop booted a routine grounder that should’ve ended the seventh inning.
The Brewers played as crisp a game as they've had in recent memory to beat the best team in the National League
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The Milwaukee Brewers reinstated left-hander Jose Quintana from the 15-day injured list on Sunday to start the series finale against the host Philadelphia Phillies.
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jesus Luzardo says, "That's what they pay us for... Being able to just flush outings like that," after a 12-earned-run outing against the Milwaukee Brewers.
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PHILADELPHIA — Left-handed pitcher Tyler Alexander has been designated for assignment by the Milwaukee Brewers. The Brewers made the move before Sunday’s finale against the Philadelphia Phillies to create room on the roster for left-hander José Quintana, who was activated from the injured list after recovering from left shoulder impingement.
Phillies manager Rob Thomson was ejected in the fourth inning of Saturday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers by second base umpire Dan Iassogna.