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Wheeler Fans 9 in 6 Sharp Innings, Schwarber Hits 41st Homer to Lift Phillies Past Braves 4-2
Wheeler’s recent adjustment lowered his glove and corrected his delivery as the Phillies try to end a midseason slump.
- On Saturday, Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler struck out nine batters in six sharp innings, leading the Phillies to a 4-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves.
- Wheeler had struggled through a shaky August with a 6.26 ERA, but biomechanics analysis revealed he held his glove two inches low, causing over-rotation through his delivery.
- Kyle Schwarber hit his MLB-leading 41st home run before a sellout crowd of 43,241, while Philadelphia now trails the first-place Braves by four games in the NL East.
- Manager Don Mattingly credited the pitching staff for identifying the mechanical adjustments, saying "it was going to be a small adjustment." Wheeler remains focused on consistency after recovering from thoracic outlet syndrome.
- Sunday's series finale features Philadelphia Phillies RHP Aaron Nola facing Atlanta Braves RHP Tyler Mahle, with the Phillies having won 16 of their last 20 games.
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Wheeler fans 9 in 6 sharp innings, Schwarber hits 41st homer to lift Phillies past Braves 4-2
Zack Wheeler struck out nine in six sharp innings, Kyle Schwarber hit his MLB-leading 41st home run and the Philadelphia Phillies pulled within four games of the first-place Braves in the NL East with a 4-2 victory over Atlanta on Saturday night.
·New York, United States
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The Phillies hope adjustments Zack Wheeler made in his last start is a ‘confidence builder’
A dive into Wheeler’s biomechanics revealed that he was holding his glove two inches lower than usual. His start vs. his hometown Braves on Saturday will offer him a chance to get back on track.
·Philadelphia, United States
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