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Zack Wheeler strikes out 9 and Rincones homers for first career hit to lift Phillies to 7-0 win
By Matthew Garcia at WSVN 7 News
· June 16, 2026
· 2 min read
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Zack Wheeler struck out nine in six scoreless innings of two-hit ball, Gabriel Rincones Jr. homered for his first career hit and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Miami Marlins 7-0 on Monday night. J.T. Realmuto also went deep and Bryce Harper had an RBI for Philadelphia, wh
Key takeaway homered for his first career hit and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Miami Marlins 7-0 on Monday night.
Why this matters in The Miami
The Marlins' 7-0 loss to the Phillies on Monday night is a setback for the team, which had been performing well in June with only two losses prior to this game. The team's struggle against the Phillies is a concern for Miami fans, especially given the strong performance of Philadelphia's pitcher Zack Wheeler. As the Marlins head into the next game against the Phillies, they will face another challenging opponent in Jesús Luzardo. The Marlins will need to regroup and find a way to overcome the Phillies' strong pitching if they hope to win the next game and stay competitive in the NL East. The series is a significant test for the Marlins, who are looking to bounce back from this loss and prove themselves as a formidable team in the league.
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Category: arts ·
Published: June 16, 2026 ·
Source: WSVN 7 News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Zack Wheeler struck out nine in six scoreless innings of two-hit ball, Gabriel Rincones Jr. homered for his first career hit and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Miami Marlins 7-0 on Monday night. J.T. Realmuto also went deep and Bryce Harper had an RBI for Philadelphia, wh
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