The seventh inning decided everything. Philadelphia scored three runs to break open a tight game and defeat San Diego 6-4 at Citizens Bank Park, extending their winning streak to two games.
Zack Wheeler dominated through seven innings, allowing 2 runs on 2 hits while striking out 8. The right-hander walked 3 but controlled the strike zone when needed, improving to 5-1 with a 2.31 ERA. Wheeler scattered baserunners but limited damage until the seventh when Manny Machado's two-run homer cut Philadelphia's lead to 3-2.
The Phillies answered immediately. Turner singled to right to score Crawford, restoring the two-run cushion. Marsh grounded into a fielder's choice that brought Turner home, and Bohm singled to center to score Harper, pushing the lead to 6-2. The three-run outburst gave Wheeler and the bullpen the margin they needed.
Lucas Giolito absorbed his first loss of the season, allowing 3 runs over four innings. The veteran right-hander gave up 6 hits and struck out 5 but could not match Wheeler's efficiency. Jackson Merrill's two-run homer in the ninth made the final score closer than the game felt, cutting the deficit to 6-4.
Philadelphia improved to 32-29 while San Diego fell to 32-28, extending their losing streak to four games. The Phillies have won consecutive games for the first time since late May.