Realmuto’s 3-Run Double and Wheeler’s Strong Pitching Help Phillies Beat Tigers 5-0 to Win Series
Wheeler allowed two hits and Realmuto drove in three runs as Philadelphia finished the first half with a shutout win.
- On Sunday, July 12, 2026, Zack Wheeler and J.T. Realmuto led the Philadelphia Phillies to a 5-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park, closing their three-game series before the All-Star break.
- Wheeler delivered six dominant, shutout innings, striking out 10 and allowing only two hits while limiting Detroit to an average exit velocity of 77.4 mph.
- Following Bryce Harper's leadoff single in the sixth inning, Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto cleared the bases with a three-run double and Bryson Stott added an RBI single, pushing Philadelphia's lead to 5-0.
- Detroit starting pitcher Tarik Skubal gave up two runs over five-plus innings with five strikeouts, dropping to 5-5 on the season with a 3.09 ERA.
- Most Tigers will have four days off during the All-Star break, though Kevin McGonigle, Riley Greene, Dillon Dingler, and Justin Verlander will represent the team at the All-Star Game in Philadelphia.
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Realmuto's 3-run double helps Philadelphia Phillies beat Detroit Tigers 5-0 to win series
J.T. Realmuto hit a three-run double in the sixth inning and Zack Wheeler struck out 10 in six scoreless innings, helping the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Detroit Tigers 5-0 on Sunday to win their three-game series before the All-Star break.
Realmuto's 3-run double, Wheeler's strong pitching help Phillies beat Tigers
DETROIT — J.T. Realmuto hit a three-run double in the sixth inning and Zack Wheeler struck out 10 in six scoreless innings, helping the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Detroit Tigers 5-0 on Sunday to win their three-game series before the All-Star break.
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My Mother LodeRealmuto’s 3-run double and Wheeler’s strong pitching help Phillies beat Tigers 5-0 to win series
J.T. Realmuto hit a three-run double in the sixth inning and Zack Wheeler struck out 10 in six scoreless innings, helping the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Detroit Tigers 5-0 on Sunday to win their three-game series before the All-Star break.
Detroit Free Press
USA TodayTarik Skubal comes up short in battle of aces as Tigers drop 2nd straight
Detroit Tigers score: Tarik Skubal gave up two runs in five-plus innings, but couldn't match Phillies ace Zack Wheeler, who dominated for 6 innings.
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