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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

All-Star pitcher Zack Wheeler made Phillies franchise history in his latest start against the Boston Red Sox on Monday.

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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.

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler will not participate in Tuesday's All-Star Game in order to rest and get ready for the latter half of the regular season, per the team (h/t Matt Gelb of The Athletic).

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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.