That is where the Phillies found their bats. Philadelphia scored six runs in the first two innings. Despite seeing Washington tie the game at 6, the Phillies dominated the middle innings, scoring the next five runs, and holding on to 11-9 victory.

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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 have placed right-hander Zack Wheeler on the 15-day injured list with a blood clot near his right arm, the team announced Saturday.

The Philadelphia Phillies placed three-time All-Star pitcher Zach Wheeler on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a blood clot located near his right shoulder.

Philadelphia Phillies closer Jhoan Duran described himself as “100 percent” on Saturday, a day after he left a 6-2 victory over Washington after taking a line drive off his right ankle.

Philadelphia Phillies closer Jhoan Duran, carted off the field on Friday in Washington after being hit by a one-hopper on his right ankle, underwent X-rays that were negative.

Philadelphia Phillies closer Jhoan Duran was driven off the field after he took a comebacker off the outer part of his right ankle in the ninth inning of a 6-2 victory at Washington.