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Wheeler, Stott Lead Phillies Past Marlins In Miami

PUBLISHED May 1, 2026, 11:26 PM ET

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Miami. Zack Wheeler struck out eight and allowed one run over six innings, and Bryson Stott hit a three-run homer Friday night as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Miami Marlins 6-5 at loanDepot Park. Alec Bohm and Edmundo Sosa each had two hits; the win marked Philadelphia’s fourth straight under interim manager Don Mattingly. Philadelphia’s starters have delivered three quality starts this week; Wheeler’s outing was his second since returning from postseason surgery in September and his season debut April 26. The club improved to 4-0 with Mattingly, while Kyle Schwarber struck out five times. The team will continue a road trip this weekend with scheduled starts monitored for rotation health.

By Michael Grant | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

September (prior season): Wheeler had surgery related to a shoulder/thoracic condition.
April 26: Wheeler made his season debut, pitching five innings against Atlanta.
This week: Don Mattingly took over as interim manager and the team collected multiple quality starts.
Friday night: Phillies defeated Marlins 6-5; Wheeler six innings, Stott three-run homer.
After the game: Phillies stood 4-0 under Mattingly and continued a road trip with rotation monitoring.

News Intelligence

If you're a Phillies fan, this is a promising start under interim manager Mattingly. Wheeler's return from surgery and Stott's homer are signs of a strong team. Keep an eye on the rotation health as the road trip continues.

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Who Benefited

The Philadelphia Phillies benefited short-term through improved starting pitching, a morale boost under interim manager Don Mattingly, and offensive production from role players like Bryson Stott and Alec Bohm.

Who Impacted

The Miami Marlins suffered a narrow 6-5 loss despite early offense, and reliever Cade Gibson was involved in key plays that allowed the tying and go-ahead runs.

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Who Benefited

Who Impacted

The Miami Marlins suffered a narrow 6-5 loss despite early offense, and reliever Cade Gibson was involved in key plays that allowed the tying and go-ahead runs.