Christian Yelich homers twice, drives in 4 runs as Brewers beat NL-leading Phillies 6-2

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Christian Yelich hit two homers and drove in four runs, and Milwaukee limited National League-leading Philadelphia to four hits as the Brewers beat the Phillies 6-2 on Friday night for their fifth straight win.

Yelich hit a three-run homer on the first pitch from Philadelphia reliever Tanner Banks in the fifth inning to break open a close game. He hit his 12th of the season, a solo shot, into the second deck at Citizens Bank Park off righty Carlos Hernandez to lead off the ninth. It was Yelich's 12th career multi-homer game and the second of the season.

Yelich's shot off Banks was his first off a lefty this season. Before the at-bat he was hitting .147 against left-handers.

Brewers opener D.L. Hall pitched three no-hit innings and Quinn Priester (2-2) worked six innings of relief, allowing two runs on four hits for the win.

Williams Contreras and Sal Frelick added RBIs, Jackson Chourio had two hits and scored twice for the Brewers, who stole five bases.

Nick Castellanos hit a solo homer for the Phillies, who lost consecutive games for the first time since April 23-25.

Phillies starter Taijuan Walker (2-4) pitched four innings and allowed four runs in what manager Rob Thomson previously indicated would be his final start before returning to the bullpen.

With the tying run in scoring position and no outs, Priester coaxed three groundball outs in the bottom of the fourth to maintain the lead, setting up the next inning for Yelich's three-run shot.

Kyle Schwarber has reached base safely in 55 of the Phillies' 57 games this season. He had a pair of doubles and an RBI against the Brewers.

Milwaukee will start RHP Chad Patrick (2-4, 2.97 ERA) against Philadelphia LHP Jesus Luzardo (5-0, 2.15) on Saturday.

Philadelphia Phillies' Edmundo Sosa breaks his bat on a ground out against Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Quinn Priester during the fifth inning of a baseball game Friday, May 30, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Caleb Durbin throws to first after fielding a ground out by Philadelphia Phillies' Trea Turner during the sixth inning of a baseball game Friday, May 30, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Milwaukee Brewers' Christian Yelich, center, celebrates with William Contreras after hitting a home run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies Friday, May 30, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Milwaukee Brewers' Christian Yelich hits a home run against Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Carlos Hernández during the ninth inning of a baseball game Friday, May 30, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II announced Monday he is suspending his campaign for governor and instead joining the race for secretary of state of the battleground state.

Gilchrist, a progressive Democrat from Detroit, did not cite a specific reason for the change in his video announcement, but said he is not finished being a “public servant.” His departure clears up the Democratic primary and benefits the frontrunner, Jocelyn Benson, who is the current Secretary of State, in the race to replace term-limited Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

The secretary of state is Michigan's top election official, a highly politicized and visible role since the 2020 presidential election.

“Michigan has been ground zero in the battle for free and fair elections before, and it will be again,” Gilchrist said.

As Whitmer’s second in command and her running mate in two elections, Gilchrist struggled to match Benson’s name recognition and fundraising. He reported having around $378,000 of cash on hand as of October compared to Benson’s $2.98 million.

Benson is now set to face only Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson in the Democratic primary in August.

The inclusion of a well-known independent candidate has created a new problem for Democrats this year. Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is avoiding costly primaries altogether by running as an independent. The Michigan Democratic Party slammed the former Democrat last week for not standing up to President Donald Trump’s second term policies.

In the Republican primary, U.S. Rep. John James, former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox, state Senate Leader Aaric Nesbitt and former Michigan House speaker Tom Leonard are jockeying for the nomination.

In his bid to become secretary of state, Gilchrist will face four other Democrats: Barb Byrum, Ingham County clerk; Aghogho Edevbie, deputy secretary of state; Suzanna Shkreli, a former Whitmer aide and commissioner of the Michigan State Lottery; and Adam Hollier, a former state senator from Detroit.

Michigan does not hold primary elections for the secretary of state position; the nominee is chosen by precinct delegates during party conventions. The Michigan Democratic Party convention is scheduled for April 19.

State Republicans plan to hold their nominating convention March 28 and GOP figures chasing the party's nomination for secretary of state include Anthony Forlini, Macomb County Clerk, and Monica Yatooma, an Oakland County executive.

In addition to the office of the governor and secretary of state, Michigan voters will be selecting a new state attorney general and a U.S. senator in November.

FILE - Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II waits before the State of the State address, Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, at the state Capitol in Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis, file)