MILWAUKEE — Jake Bauers hit an RBI single in the ninth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers, who had clinched the NL Central earlier when the Cubs lost, beat Philadelphia 2-1 on Wednesday night to prevent the Phillies from securing a playoff berth.

On the heels of clinching the National League Central division thanks to a Chicago Cubs loss earlier Wednesday afternoon, the Milwaukee Brewers take on the Philadelphia Phillies with an eye on finishing strong.

The Philadelphia Phillies beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-1 at American Family Field in Milwaukee on Tuesday. Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper hit a two-run home run in the sixth inning. The Phillies stand at 91-60;