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After blasting two home runs against the Seattle Mariners, Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper spoke about stepping up in Zack Wheeler's absence.
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Phillies ace Zack Wheeler undergoes thrombolysis procedure to remove blood clot near shoulder
Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler underwent a thrombolysis procedure to remove a blood clot near his right shoulder.
The Birds won it all after the MVP favorite went down. Wheeler is the best, but the Phillies, like the 2017 Eagles, were built to withstand injuries.
MLB Central discusses Zack Wheeler being placed on the IL with right upper extremity blood clot and what it could mean for the Phillies
We've reached the point in the season, with roughly six weeks to go, when every injury has a chance to be a season-ender. So when the clear front-runner for NL Cy Young lands on the IL, it's nothing short of a gut punch.
Kyle Schwarber doubled, homered and had five RBIs, giving him an MLB-leading 109 this season, as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the visiting Seattle Mariners 11-2 on Wednesday afternoon to complete a three-game sweep.