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Rangers Edge the Phillies 2-1 in Extras
Mike Lipinski has been covering Philadelphia sports since 2005. Previous stops include Section 247 Sports, My MMA News, and more. He has been a part of the Sports Talk Philly team since 2019. He is the editor of Philadelphia Phillies content, co-editor for college football covering mainly the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, and dabbling in all other sports. Follow him on social media channels -Twitter & Threads- @MLipinskiSports
All posts by Mike LipinskiPublished04 May 2022
By Michael Lipinski, Sports Talk Philly Editor 
The Texas Rangers defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 on Wednesday at Citizens Bank Park to complete a two-game sweep. The loss is the Phillies third consecutive dropping their record to 11-14 on the season.
Former Phillie Brad Miller had the game winning hit for Texas , a 2-run bloop single in the top of the 10th. Odúbel Herrera for one back for the Phillies in the bottom of the 10th on a groundout that scored Jean Segura.
Late inning heroics aside, starting pitching was the story of the night.
Philadelphia starter Zack Wheeler allowed zero runs for the second consecutive outing. The Cy Young runner up went 7-2/3 innings, allowed six hits, one walk, and struck out seven.
Despite having a poor track record against many Philadelphia batters, Texas starting pitcher Martín Pérez was as impressive. The Texas hurler went seven shutout innings, scattering four hits and striking out four . Pérez was able to get the Phillies to ground into three double plays.
Three Stars of the Game
- Texas 3B Brad Miller: 1-for-4, 2RBI, GWH
- Texas SP Martín Pérez: ND, 7IP, 0R, 4H, 4BB, 4K,
- Philadelphia SP Zack Wheeler: ND, 7.2IP, oR, 6H, 1BB, 7K
Up Next
When: Thursday, May 5 vs. New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park
First Pitch: 6:45 p.m.
Probable Starters: Taijuan Walker (0-0, 0.00 ERA) vs. Aaron Nola (1-3, 3.90 ERA)
