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3 Key takeaways from the Phillies sweep of Rockies

By Gabrielle Starr

Apr 28, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm (28) hits a home run during the fourth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm (28) hits a home run during the fourth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 28, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler (45) throws a pitch during the second inning against the Colorado Rockies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Zack Wheeler is on his way back

After getting off to a slow start in his throwing routine and missing the honor of being the Phillies’ Opening Day starter, Wheeler was excellent against the Rockies on Thursday.

The 2021 NL Cy Young runner-up pitched six shutout innings, only allowing one hit, and striking out seven. He did issue four walks, and his velocity is still a bit lower than usual (sitting mid-90s instead of high 90s), but it was a serious improvement from his first three starts of the season.

This was Wheeler’s first start of more than five innings, first scoreless outing, and highest strikeout count, all encouraging signs.

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