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Phillies Eye First Series Sweep After Wheeler's Dominant Outing and Sosa's Hot Streak

Philadelphia's strong pitching and Edmundo Sosa's offensive surge have them poised to sweep the Rockies, who continue to struggle at the plate.

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Phillies sweep Rockies | Shohei Ohtani, undefeated LA Dodgers up next
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Overview

  • Zack Wheeler led the Phillies to a 5-1 victory on April 2, striking out 10 over seven innings while allowing just one run and three hits.
  • Edmundo Sosa continued his torrid start to the season, recording three hits and two RBIs, bringing his batting average to .600 through four games.
  • The Rockies' offensive struggles persisted, with Hunter Goodman providing their lone run via a home run for the second consecutive game.
  • Taijuan Walker is set to make his 2025 season debut for the Phillies in the series finale, aiming to rebound from a difficult 2024 campaign.
  • Antonio Senzatela will start for Colorado, returning to form after missing significant time due to injuries over the past two seasons.