What happened: Zack Wheeler struck out the side in the first inning to open the Philadelphia Phillies' regular-season finale against the Tampa Bay Rays. The right-hander extended the run to set a new
Why it matters: The start comes with high stakes for Philadelphia, which holds a one-game lead over the Arizona Diamondbacks for the final National League wild card. The Phillies currently lead the in-progress game 1-0, though the Rays lead the series 2-0.
By the numbers: Philadelphia entered the contest with an 81-74 record and a four-game losing streak, scoring 4.4 runs per game on the season. Tampa Bay brought a 94-62 record into the matchup following a 12-1 victory over the Phillies on Saturday.
What to watch: The Phillies will monitor the wild-card standings as their regular-season finale concludes.