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Rainout Prompts Phillies-Braves Doubleheader Thursday as Harper Awaits Evaluation

Cristopher Sánchez will open the day game before Zack Wheeler pitches the nightcap, highlighting the Phillies’ continued push atop the NL East after winning 10 of their last 11.

May 27, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Atlanta Braves pitcher Dylan Lee (52) hands the ball to manager Brian Snitker (43) during the seventh inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Wednesday’s rain forced postponement of the series’ second game, creating a day-night doubleheader Thursday at Citizens Bank Park.
  • Cristopher Sánchez (4-1, 3.17 ERA) is scheduled to start the 1:05 p.m. opener and Zack Wheeler (6-1, 2.42 ERA) will take the mound at 6:45 p.m.
  • Bryce Harper exited Tuesday’s 2-0 win after taking a 95.3 mph fastball off his right elbow, suffered a bruise and had a negative X-ray result.
  • Manager Rob Thomson said Harper remains in significant pain and will undergo a follow-up evaluation Thursday before his status is decided.
  • Philadelphia has won 10 of its last 11 games to maintain its lead in the NL East despite the series interruption.