Yelich, Burnes carry surging Crew to series win in Philly

PHILADELPHIA — Christian Yelich and Corbin Burnes are totally hitting their stride on the good time for a Brewers membership that’s beginning to make a behavior out of halting red-hot opponents.

By successful two of three in Philadelphia, the Brewers additionally remained unbeaten of their previous seven collection (six wins, one tie). They have not dropped a set since June 19-21 in opposition to the D-backs — and it hasn’t been a simple stretch by any means.

Yelich’s three-run homer on Thursday marked his third prior to now 5 video games and his fifth in 14 July video games. He hit simply two dwelling runs in June — and solely six over 52 video games in Might and June mixed.

That was greater than sufficient assist for Burnes, who adopted up his season-high 13-strikeout efficiency his final day out by stifling a Phillies lineup that started the day averaging six runs per sport in July. Burnes did not permit a baserunner till the fourth inning and by no means allowed a Phillie to succeed in third base.

The veteran righty racked up 10 strikeouts whereas yielding simply two hits and one stroll. Burnes improved to 4-0 with a 1.33 ERA in 4 July begins, all whereas hanging out 36 batters over 27 innings.