Phillies still waiting for potential postseason clinch after loss, wins for NL opponents: ‘We know what we have to do’

The Philadelphia Phillies missed an opportunity to clinch a postseason berth after falling 4-1 to the Milwaukee Brewers at Citizens Bank Park on Wednesday. The loss, combined with subsequent wins by the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres, left Philadelphia's magic number at two with four games remaining in the regular season. The Phillies struggled offensively, finishing 0-for-12 with runners in scoring position.

Starting pitcher Aaron Nola surrendered four runs and struck out eight over six innings in his final scheduled regular-season start. Interim manager Don Mattingly indicated that rookie Andrew Painter will start the series finale against Milwaukee, while Cristopher Sanchez is slated to pitch Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays.