The Phillies lost Zack Wheeler's last start 6-2, even though Wheeler threw 7innings and allowed just one run on three hits.
Wheeler has allowed one or fewer runs while going at least seven innings in three of his last four starts. He has just a 2.89 ERA, and this will be the third season in a row that he has an ERA below 3.00. The Pirates are starting young Zach Thompson and he has given up 13 home runs in his 16 starts. The Phillies are 11-4 in their last 15 series openers.
I'm on the Phillies here on Thursday night in this cross-state battle.