Phillies have an afternoon of missed opportunities in series finale loss to Orioles originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Phillies were hoping for a sweeter day at Citizens Bank Park in their last game before embarking on a 10-game road trip.

Last week, the Phillies came home after the trade deadline and unveiled a star closer with a cinematic entrance. What will they look like after 11 days away? Hold that thought. First, about the dud of a 5-1 loss in a getaway Wednesday matinee against the Orioles: It came down to seven pitches in the fourth inning.

The Phillies were held to one run in a 5-1 loss Wednesday after scoring 18 runs in winning the first two games against the Orioles.

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Play-by-play action for the Baltimore Orioles vs. Philadelphia Phillies MLB game from August 6, 2025 on ESPN.

Philadelphia Phillies fans can breathe a sigh of relief as manager Rob Thomson provided a positive update on ace Zack Wheeler on Wednesday.

Phillies manager Rob Thomson announced on Wednesday that Zack Wheeler's next start has been pushed to Sunday due to shoulder stiffness. Here's why.

The Phillies say Zack Wheeler underwent an MRI after he reported right shoulder stiffness and will push his next start back two days.