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Wheeler Endures Erratic Outing as Phillies Fall 7–1

8/13/2026

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Summary

Wheeler Takes Loss

Zack Wheeler took the loss as the Phillies fell 7–1 to St. Louis.
Wheeler surrendered four runs in the fifth, raising his ERA to 6.04.
Catcher J.T. Realmuto said Wheeler’s command was erratic with larger misses than usual.
Interim manager Don Mattingly pulled Wheeler after 84 pitches to protect him after a 115-pitch start.
The Phillies will travel Thursday to Iowa for the Field of Dreams game against the Twins.

Summary

Cardinals Win

The Cardinals won the series, moving to 61-60 and within 3½ games of the NL wild-card.
Kyle Leahy threw five innings, gave up one run on six hits, no walks, six strikeouts, improving to 9-4.
Everson Pereira, claimed off waivers Thursday, homered his fifth to put St. Louis ahead 2-0 on Tuesday.
After trading Dustin May for prospects, Ryne Stanek said the club now plays with a “fun energy.”

History

Historical Context

The August 12, 1994 players’ strike, led by Commissioner Bud Selig, halted MLB mid-season and forced the World Series cancellation, costing owners about $580 million and eliminating the postseason. The labor stoppage reshaped team major-league strategies, a legacy evident in the 2024 Phillies’ reliance on an overall deep bullpen for the club.

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Wheeler Takes Loss

Zack Wheeler took the loss as the Phillies fell 7–1 to St. Louis.
Wheeler surrendered four runs in the fifth, raising his ERA to 6.04.
Catcher J.T. Realmuto said Wheeler’s command was erratic with larger misses than usual.
Interim manager Don Mattingly pulled Wheeler after 84 pitches to protect him after a 115-pitch start.
The Phillies will travel Thursday to Iowa for the Field of Dreams game against the Twins.

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