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The Phillies on Sunday had all the right ingredients for a three-game sweep but couldn't get it done in a 4-3 loss to the Yankees.

Zack Wheeler strikes out eight batters and walks two batters in 5 2/3 innings of work starting on the mound for the Phillies

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Zack Wheeler continues to make headlines this season, and now he’s used his latest dominant strikeout streak to write his name into Philadelphia Phillies history—achieving something no other pitcher has ever done.

Rob Thomson on Friday announced Phillies’ ace Zack Wheeler decided to not participate in the 2025 MLB All-Star Game.

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It would have been a fantastic ad for Zack Wheeler’s NL Cy Young candidacy. Picture Tuesday night at Truist Park in Atlanta. Wheeler is starting for the National League in the 95th All-Star Game. He is being celebrated as the league’s best pitcher.

Riding a four-run second inning against Phils’ starter Zack Wheeler, the Yankees held on for a 4-3 victory, getting 11 outs from their beleaguered bullpen. After veteran lefty Carlos Rodon exited with a one-run lead in the sixth, the foursome of Jonathan Loaisiga, Luke Weaver, Tim (every day) Hill and Devin Williams sewed up the win.