Wheeler scattered three hits and two walks and allowed only one runner to reach third base. Bryce Harper scored the go-ahead run in the ninth, and Nick Castellanos added two insurance runs.
Two weeks since his last start, after experiencing lower back tightness, Wheeler delivered seven scoreless innings Tuesday night. It was exactly the brilliance the Phillies have come to expect from their ace and what they will surely need down the stretch and in October.
And Matt Strahm secured the Phillies’ 64th win in 101 games, tossing a scoreless ninth inning to nail down his first save of the season in front of a rooting section of family and friends from neighboring North Dakota. Wheeler was lined up to start the last game before the All-Star break. But when he reported the back issue after a July 9 start against the Los Angeles Dodgers, they decided to skip his turn. They also delayed his first start back from the break until Tuesday to allow for extra rest.
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