Phillies clinch final National League wild-card berth with win over Rays
The Philadelphia Phillies secured the last National League wild-card spot by defeating the Tampa Bay Rays 7-3 on Sunday at Citizens Bank Park.
Survival after a difficult week
The team had nearly lost their lead after losing four straight games earlier in the month. Kyle Schwarber hit a clutch two-run double to help seal the victory. Bryce Harper and Edmundo Sosa also homered during the game.
Pitching performance from Zack Wheeler
Zack Wheeler pitched seven innings of one-run style pitching against Tampa Bay. His effort helped untangle the tension inside the clubhouse after a perilous five-day scare. The win ensures the franchise heads to the playoffs for the fifth straight season.
Next opponent and series details
Philadelphia will play Game 1 of their best-of-three wildcard series on Tuesday in Atlanta. They face their National League East rivals, the Braves, in this opening match. The first round matchup is scheduled to begin at about 8pm ET.
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- ESPN
- The Guardian
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