Zack Wheeler Shows Improvement in Phillies' Victory Over Angels

Zack Wheeler made progress in his performance on Sunday as the Philadelphia Phillies secured a 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels, completing a sweep of the series.

Wheeler pitched six innings, allowing one run on four hits while striking out six batters. Despite some command issues, including three walks and a hit batter, he managed to improve from previous outings where he struggled significantly.

The Phillies provided support with a home run from J.T. Realmuto in the third inning and another from Edmundo Sosa in the seventh. Pinch-hitters contributed additional runs in the eighth, helping the team maintain a solid position in the NL East, trailing the Braves by five games and holding a 4.5-game lead over the Diamondbacks for the second wild card spot.