Sunday, May 18, 2025

Game 45 - Wheeler's Dominance Continues, Stott Drives in Three

Pittsburgh Pirates  2 
Philadelphia Phillies  5 

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Road to Opening Day #OD-186
Saturday Night, May 17th
Citizens Bank Park - Philadelphia, PA
27-18, 2nd Place, 1 1/2 games behind the Mets

One Sentence Summary:  Zack Wheeler pitched six shutout innings and Bryson Stott went 2 for 5 with three RBIs in this 5-2 win over the Pirates.

What It Means:  The Phillies will go for the series sweep this afternoon as Mick Abel makes his big league debut.

What Happened:  Wheeler allowed three hits and struck out six in his latest strong outing.  The Pirates pushed across two runs in ninth off Tanner Banks.  Kyle Schwarber doubled home the game's first run with an RBI double in the first, scoring Trea Turner.  Stott hit a solo home run in the third, giving the Phillies a 2-0 lead.  In a three-run fourth inning, Alec Bohm singled, Brandon Marsh doubled, Stott singled Bohm and Marsh home, and Harper doubled Stott home.  Stott also stole his ninth base of the season in the win.

Featured Card:  It was a toss-up between Wheeler and Stott, but I'll give the nod to Stott as he had a big night offensively.

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