PHILADELPHIA (Interstat) — Zack Wheeler pitched six shutout innings and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Cleveland Guardians 3-0 on Saturday evening at Citizens Bank Park. Wheeler (4-0) allowed two hits and struck out six, lowering his ERA to 1.80 over his past three starts. Bryson Stott delivered a two-run single in the fourth inning, scoring Bryce Harper and Alec Bohm. In the sixth, Adolis García drew a bases-loaded walk, forcing in Harper for a 3-0 lead. Slade Cecconi (3-5) took the loss, surrendering three runs on six hits over five innings with five strikeouts. Jhoan Duran earned his ninth save, pitching a scoreless ninth with one strikeout. Orion Kerkering, Brad Keller and Matt Festa also contributed scoreless relief. The Phillies outhit the Guardians 7-3. Cleveland mustered just three singles off Wheeler and the bullpen. The game lasted 2 hours, 36 minutes before an announced crowd of 36,125. Philadelphia improved to 26-26, while Cleveland fell to 31-23. The teams conclude their series Sunday.

PHILADELPHIA (Interstat) — Zack Wheeler pitched six innings of two-hit ball and the Philadelphia Phillies shut out the Cleveland Guardians 3-0 on Saturday evening at Citizens Bank Park, snapping a two-game losing streak and moving back to .500 at 26-26. Wheeler, who improved to 4-0 on the season, allowed only two singles, walked one and struck out six. He did not give up an extra-base hit until Rhys Hoskins doubled with one out in the second inning, but Wheeler stranded him at second by striking out Daniel Schneemann and getting Angel Martínez to line out. Over his last three starts, Wheeler has allowed one earned run in 20 1/3 innings while winning all three outings. The Phillies broke through against Cleveland starter Slade Cecconi in the fourth inning. Bryce Harper led off with a single to center, and Alec Bohm followed with a single to right that moved Harper to second. After Brandon Marsh grounded out, advancing both runners, Bryson Stott delivered a two-run single to center field, scoring Harper and Bohm to give Philadelphia a 2-0 lead. Philadelphia added an insurance run in the sixth. Harper reached on a one-out single to center, and Bohm walked. After Marsh struck out, Stott walked to load the bases. J.T. Realmuto struck out for the second out, but Adolis García drew a walk to force in Harper, making it 3-0. Cecconi (3-5) took the loss after allowing three runs on six hits over five innings. He struck out five and walked two. The Guardians offense managed only three hits over the entire game. Travis Bazzana doubled to lead off the ninth inning, but José Ramírez flied out to left, Chase DeLauter grounded out to shortstop and Kyle Manzardo struck out to end the game. Jhoan Duran pitched the ninth inning for his ninth save of the season, allowing one hit and striking out one. Orion Kerkering struck out two in a perfect seventh inning, Brad Keller worked a scoreless eighth and Cleveland relievers Matt Festa, Peyton Pallette and Shawn Armstrong each tossed a scoreless inning in relief. Harper went 3 for 4 for the Phillies, reaching base four times. Stott finished 1 for 3 with a walk and two RBIs. Cleveland’s only hits were Hoskins’ double in the second, DeLauter’s double in the fourth and Bazzana’s double in the ninth. The Guardians entered the game having won four straight and six of seven, including a 1-0 victory over the Phillies on Friday night. Cleveland fell to 31-23, while Philadelphia evened its record. The game lasted 2 hours, 36 minutes before an announced crowd of 36,125. Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of Cleveland 8, Philadelphia 6. Interstat’s ELO system had projected Philadelphia with a 52.70 percent probability to win. Philadelphia had been installed as a pregame favorite with a spread of -1.5. The total score of 3 went over the over/under line of 7.5.

PHILADELPHIA (Interstat) — The Cleveland Guardians, owners of the best record in the American League, visit the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday evening at Citizens Bank Park in the second game of a three-game interleague series. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. EDT, with a forecast of 60 degrees and rain. Cleveland (30-22) sends right-hander Slade Cecconi (3-4, 4.50 ERA) to the mound. The Phillies (25-25) counter with right-hander Zack Wheeler (3-0, 2.70 ERA). The series opener Friday afternoon was suspended scoreless in the top of the first inning due to rain. The Guardians enter having won five straight games, all on the road, including a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers earlier this week. Left-hander Joey Cantillo has been a key factor in that surge, posting a 1.59 ERA over his last three starts, including a win Thursday at Detroit in which he allowed three hits over 5 2/3 scoreless innings with six strikeouts. He is expected to be available out of the bullpen Saturday. Cleveland’s offense has averaged 6.5 runs per game during its winning streak, fueled by timely hitting. Shortstop Brayan Rocchio went 3-for-3 in Thursday’s 3-1 win over the Tigers. Philadelphia, meanwhile, has lost four of its last five games. The Phillies dropped three of four to the Cincinnati Reds this week, including a 9-4 loss Wednesday. Right-hander Aaron Nola (3-4) took the loss in that game, allowing four runs on eight hits over five innings. He is not scheduled to pitch Saturday but is a candidate for the bullpen. The Phillies have struggled offensively, scoring three runs or fewer in six of their last eight games. Edmundo Sosa homered and drove in two runs Wednesday. According to Interstat’s game simulator, the projected final score is Cleveland 8, Philadelphia 6. The Phillies have been installed as a pregame favorite with a spread of minus-1.5, and the over/under is set at 7.5 runs. The series concludes Sunday afternoon. Cleveland opens a six-game homestand Monday against the Washington Nationals, while Philadelphia begins a 10-game road trip Monday at San Diego.