Marchan lifts Phillies in game 1, Wheeler shelled in game 2
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Zack Wheeler embraced another chance to square off with Chris Sale. The first meeting between the top-two finishers in last year's NL Cy Young Award race didn't quite live up to expectations. Each ace
Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson defended his decision to leave Jesus Luzardo in to get shelled amid questions from media and fans over his choice.
Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson and ace pitcher Zack Wheeler had a humorous interaction before their doubleheader kicked off.
The floodgates suddenly opened. Matt Olson and Austin Riley doubled, Ozzie Albies’ fly ball snuck over the right-field ball, and the Braves grabbed a 4-0 lead. The flurry snapped Wheeler’s scoreless innings streak at 26.
I’ve never seen J.T. Realmuto so hopeless at the plate. It’s as if he’s lost his timing; as if he cannot recognize pitches out of the pitcher’s hand; as if he forgets the scouting report and pitchers’ tendencies.
At Citizens Bank Park on Thursday, the Atlanta Braves (three consecutive defeats) face the Philadelphia Phillies at 6:45 p.m. ET.
With MLB All-Star voting set to open up soon, several Phils are putting together strong arguments to represent the NL in the Midsummer Classic.
Wheeler won't start as scheduled Wednesday against Atlanta since the game was postponed due to inclement weather, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. The contest will be made up via a split doubleheader Thursday,
The Phillies split the doubleheader with the Braves on Thursday as first baseman Bryce Harper missed both games after getting hit by a pitch earlier in the week.