Zack Wheeler’s beard is flecked with gray that wasn’t there when he first signed with the Phillies. Think of it as a symbol. He’s six years older now, and wiser in the ways of pitching. More durable,

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The injury marred what was shaping up to be a solid win powered by back-to-back homers from Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper in the seventh inning against Nationals lefty Konnor Pilkington.

Jhoan Durán, one of the prized acquisitions at Major League Baseball's trade deadline and the much-needed closer for the Philadelphia Phillies, was struck by a batted ball on his right ankle and taken off the field on a bullpen cart in the ninth inning of their Aug.