Phil Garner earns his 500th victory at the Brewers helm, making him the only manager in team history to reach that milestone when Milwaukee beats Colorado at Coors Field, 6-5. ‘Scrap Iron’ will finish his eight-year stint with the with Brew Crew with a 563-617 (.477) record.

On August 26, 1998 — Phil Garner earns his 500th victory at the Brewers helm, making him the only manager in team history to reach that milestone when Milwaukee beats Colorado at Coors Field, 6-5. ‘Scrap Iron’ will finish his eight-year stint with the with Brew Crew with a 563-617 (.477) record.

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