Zack Wheeler leads Phillies to shutout victory over Nationals

The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Washington Nationals 3-0 on September 16, 2026, at Nationals Park. Zack Wheeler delivered a stellar performance, pitching seven innings with only four hits allowed, two of which were infield singles. The Phillies scored three runs, with Alec Bohm contributing an RBI single and Luis Arraez driving in another run. Despite drawing 13 walks throughout the game, the offense struggled to capitalize effectively. Jose Alvarado and Jhoan Duran closed out the game with scoreless innings. The Phillies will face the New York Mets in a four-game series starting Thursday.

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