Phillies flash back to 1800s with sweep over Rangers

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Zack Wheeler pitched seven strong innings Thursday afternoon and the streaking Philadelphia Phillies beat the visiting Texas Rangers 5-2 to sweep a three-game series.

Philadelphia has won 11 of its last 13 and recorded its seventh series sweep of 2024. The Phillies were 7-1 on the just-completed homestand and are 17-3 since May 1.

The victory was historic as Philadelphia e