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Phillies Seek Series Clinch as Wheeler Faces Corbin in Arlington

Philadelphia looks to extend its series advantage with Zack Wheeler on the mound

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Overview

  • Sunday’s finale will be held at Globe Life Field in Arlington at 2:35 p.m. ET, with Phillies ace Zack Wheeler matched against Rangers veteran Patrick Corbin.
  • Philadelphia holds a 67-49 record and a 1-0 series lead after Saturday’s win, maintaining first place in the NL East.
  • Texas enters at 60-58 overall and third in the AL West, looking to halt a three-game losing skid.
  • The Rangers’ pitching staff leads MLB with a 3.28 ERA this season, while Wheeler is 9-5 with a 2.64 ERA and 182 strikeouts.
  • This is only the third matchup of the season between these teams, underscoring the rarity of interleague contests.