The Phillies and Cardinals conclude their three-game series Sunday in what is expected to be a good pitching matchup — Philadelphia’s Zack Wheeler (6-4, 2.89 ERA) versus Adam Wainwright (6-5, 3.07 ERA) for St. Louis.
Despite their combined 12-9 record, both Wheeler and Wainwright have pitched well this season. Wheeler has allowed three earned runs or fewer in 11 straight starts since April 28. The Phillies’ bullpen has struggled at times, with an ERA just under 4.00 heading into Saturday, but Wheeler has pitched at least six innings in nine of those 11 starts, helping take some pressure off Philadelphia’s relievers.
Wainwright...