The Philadelphia Phillies secured a 7-2 victory over the Miami Marlins Friday. The win pushed the Phillies record to 12-8. Philadelphia Phillies' Ace Helps Team Complete Team History Not Seen Since 2011. Dominant pitching performances drove the result. Zack Wheeler delivered the latest strong outing.
Wheeler threw seven impressive innings. He struck out thirteen batters faced. The right-hander allowed only two runs in his start. He did not walk a single batter. Zack Wheeler fired a sinker effectively. His performance controlled the game flow.
This followed Cristopher Sánchez's effort. Sánchez struck out twelve Giants pitchers Thursday. Phillies starters achieved a rare feat. They recorded twelve or more strikeouts. This happened in consecutive games.
Team history was set. Two starting pitchers K'd 12+ consecutively. The club last saw this in 2011. Roy Halladay and Cliff Lee accomplished it then. This marks a significant staff milestone.
The offense provided ample run support. Bryce Harper hit a home run early. Bryce Harper hits home run to back Zack Wheeler's strong start. The two-run shot landed deep. It gave the team a 2-0 lead. Harper discussed feeling better at the plate.
More runs followed later. The second inning brought a rally. Four runs scored in the frame. Disciplined plate appearances pressured Marlins starter Sandy Alcantara. The offense built a large lead.
Kyle Schwarber added a solo home run. Schwarber demonstrated pull-side power. His performance against left-handed pitching continues strong. He shows consistent hitting ability in those matchups.
Team regulars draw walks often. Harper and Schwarber lead the team in walks. They force pitchers into the zone. Nick Castellanos returned to the lineup. He played part of the game after missing time.
The bullpen finished the game. Tanner Banks and José Ruiz threw scoreless innings. They protected the lead. The team secured the home win. The series against Miami continues Saturday.
