Luzardo was the third straight lefty starter, the upheaval of Wheeler having a start delayed and then Aaron Nola’s return lining up the southpaws. That’s not manager Rob Thomson’s preference. But in this odd series where all three got to face the same team, it worked beautifully.

PHILADELPHIA — Before he launched a 440-foot homer that he followed with a 448-foot homer, Bryce Harper smacked a slider to dead center. He missed the barrel. He knew it and looked disgusted. He jogged to first base as Julio Rodríguez caught the fly ball, then clapped his hands a few times. “Just missed it,” Harper said.

The Philadelphia Phillies' franchise ace could face months of treatment after receiving a "terrifying" diagnosis.

Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler had surgery Monday to remove a blood clot in his upper right arm, and the team says a timeline for his recovery remains uncertain.

PHILADELPHIA - Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler had a successful thrombolysis procedure to remove a blood clot in his right upper extremity by Dr. Paul DiMuzio at Thomas Jefferson Hospital on Monday, the Phillies announced. The club said further treatment and a subsequent timeline of recovery will be determined.

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Zack Wheeler has been placed on the injured list after a blood clot was discovered in his right upper extremity near his shoulder, according to The Athletic's Charlotte Varnes.

The procedure was completed by Dr. Paul DiMuzio at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Wheeler, who is on the 15-day injured list, felt heaviness in his shoulder following his start on Friday, and was later diagnosed with a blood clot near his shoulder.

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler hit the IL after a blood clot surfaced in his shoulder. It is unclear when Wheeler will be able to return.

The Philadelphia Phillies announced pitcher Zack Wheeler underwent a successful surgery Monday and will return at a to-be-determined time.

Sánchez left the game after 96 pitches, staring at the standing sea of blue and red applauding him, and lifted his cap.