MILWAUKEE -- - Isaac Collins hit a three-run homer and Jose Quintana pitched effectively into the seventh inning as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3 on Wednesday night.

Milwaukee (86-54) and Philadelphia (80-59) entered with the two best records in the National League. The Brewers increased their Central Division lead to six games over the Cubs, who lost 5-1 to Atlanta. The Phillies remained 5 1/2 games up in the East over the Mets, who lost 6-2 at Detroit.

Collins' drive capped a five-run first inning against Aaron Nola (3-8). Brice Turang walked to open, Jackson Chourio was hit by a pitch and William Contreras singled to load the bases. Sal Frelick followed with an RBI single and Chourio continued home on a throwing error by center fielder Har

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