Overview

• Bryce Harper sat out Thursday’s afternoon game and was listed day-to-day for the nightcap after a bruise to his right elbow sidelined him following Tuesday’s pitch from Spencer Strider.
• Backup catcher Rafael Marchán smoked a two-run homer, drew a bases-loaded hit by pitch for the go-ahead run and threw out two would-be base stealers to propel Philadelphia to a 5-4 win in the opener.
• Zack Wheeler’s 26-inning scoreless streak ended as he yielded four runs in the fourth inning of the 9-3 nightcap loss, completing a split of the rain-delayed doubleheader.
• Manager Rob Thomson maintained there was no intent behind Harper’s beaning and both clubs declined to retaliate, with Strider expressing regret over the incident.
• Philadelphia sits atop the NL East at 36-19, leaning on depth from role players plus a sturdy pitching staff during Harper’s recovery.