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Sure, the Phillies rallied for an 11-9 victory, scoring five runs against the last-place Nationals’ putrid bullpen and surviving a three-run rally in the ninth that brought the tying run to the plate and forced manager Rob Thomson to use closer Jhoan Duran.
Aaron Nola hit another wall in his return, but the Phillies were able to overcome it to split a four-game set in D.C., though now with the high uncertainy of Zack Wheeler's status looming.
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Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola allowed six runs in 2⅓ innings Sunday against the Nationals in his return from the injured list, a start that ended when seven consecutive batters reached safely.
The Phillies and their pitching staff will have their work cut out for them if Zack Wheeler, the club's long-time ace, is not available for the remainder of 2025.
The Philadelphia Phillies now have to deal with the aftermath of the Zack Wheeler news. Following a frustrating 2-0 defeat at the hands of the Washington Nation
Philadelphia Phillies got stuck in Cincinnati area due to plane trouble. But workers in two cities got them ready for their opening game in Washington.
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Phillies' Zack Wheeler dealing with blood clot in right arm; retired MLB team physician weighs in
Philadelphia Phillies star pitcher Zack Wheeler was placed on the injured list with a blood clot in his right arm on Saturday, sparking concerns around MLB.
Phillies first. Trea Turner walks. Kyle Schwarber lines out to center field to Robert Hassell. Bryce Harper walks. Trea Turner to second. Alec Bohm hits into a force out to shallow infield.
Cade Cavalli earned his first major league victory, James Wood hit a two-run double, and the Washington Nationals defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 2-0 on Saturday. Cavalli struck out five and scattered seven hits over seven innings for Washington. The last-place Nationals have won three of four.