Phillies flash back to 1800s with sweep over Rangers
(Photo credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports) 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