The Phillies’ offense didn’t overwhelm the Padres’ pitching staff over the weekend, but there were some positive signs, most notably the displays of power from Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber. Those two will need to continue to hit the ball hard against a Brewers team that is offensively challenged but has one of the better pitching staffs in the league.
Milwaukee Brewers
Record: 52-42, First place in National League Central
The manager
Is Craig Counsell a good manager? His Brewers teams have generally made the playoffs, which is good.