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https://phillysportsnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025-02-27T201221Z_41716361_MT1USATODAY25528995_RTRMADP_3_MLB-SPRING-TRAINING-NEW-YORK-YANKEES-AT-PHILADELPHIA-PHILLIES.jpg?resize=50,33 50w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /> </div> <div class="image-caption">Feb 27, 2025; Clearwater, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler (45) throws a pitch during the first inning against the New York Yankees at BayCare Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Dave Nelson-Imagn Images</div> </div> <div class="addthis_inline_share_toolbox"></div> <div class="article-content"> <figure class="promo-oneliner newsletter"><span style="margin-right: .1rem; color: #ccc;"><i class="far fa-envelope" aria-hidden="true"></i></span> <span>Sign up for <a href="/newsletter/">our email newsletter</a> to stay up-to-date on the latest local sports news throughout Philadelphia.</span></figure> <p>PHILADELPHIA— It was a day of many firsts for the 2025 Philadelphia Phillies.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/w/wheelza01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=phillysportsnetwork.com&utm_campaign=2025-02-27_br">Zack Wheeler</a> took the mound for the first time in Spring Training action. <a rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/sosaed01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=phillysportsnetwork.com&utm_campaign=2025-02-27_br">Edmundo Sosa</a> started in left field as the Phillies began to work on expanding his role into the outfield. Additionally, it was the first time that <a rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/schwaky01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=phillysportsnetwork.com&utm_campaign=2025-02-27_br">Kyle Schwarber</a> played first base in a Phillies uniform.</p> <p>Matching up against the New York Yankees, <a href="https://phillysportsnetwork.com/2025/02/27/harper-hit-by-pitch/">baseball fans were in for a treat</a> on a sunny Thursday afternoon.</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Is 2025 the year for Zack Wheeler?</h2> <p>Since signing with Philadelphia ahead of the 2020 season, <a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/w/wheelza01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=phillysportsnetwork.com&utm_campaign=2025-02-27_br">Zack Wheeler</a> has undoubtedly been one of the best starting pitchers in baseball.</p> <p>Wheeler finished runner-up for the National League <a rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/y/youngcy01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=phillysportsnetwork.com&utm_campaign=2025-02-27_br">Cy Young</a> Award again in 2024, losing out to <a rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/salech01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=phillysportsnetwork.com&utm_campaign=2025-02-27_br">Chris Sale</a> of the Atlanta Braves. 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He faced off against the New York Yankees and a lineup that consisted of regulars Jazz Chisholm, <a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/v/volpean01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=phillysportsnetwork.com&utm_campaign=2025-02-27_br" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Anthony Volpe</a>, and top prospect <a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=doming002jas&utm_medium=linker&utm_source=phillysportsnetwork.com&utm_campaign=2025-02-27_br" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Jasson Dominguez</a>.</p> <p>Wheeler once again threw the ball with ease in his first start. Topping out at 96.8 mph, Zack was lighting up the strike zone. For the afternoon, Wheeler went 2 innings, allowing 1 hit, striking out 4, and faced 7 batters. 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Mandatory Credit: Dave Nelson-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Today’s Takeaways</h2> <p>In the bottom of the first inning, <a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/marshbr02.shtml?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=phillysportsnetwork.com&utm_campaign=2025-02-27_br" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Brandon Marsh</a> had an opportunity to face LHP <a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/r/rodonca01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=phillysportsnetwork.com&utm_campaign=2025-02-27_br" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Carlos Rodon</a>. It is well documented that Brandon has struggled in the lefty-lefty matchups, and last year it relegated him to a platoon role. As the Phillies try and improve their outfield’s offensive production, Marsh needs to perform in like-handed plate appearances. Marsh would rip a double to left center off Rodon, a strong sign of improvement. In his second at-bat against Rodon, Brandon would work a walk.</p><div class="ad-container card-ad-container"> <div class="responsive-ad">  <div id='psn_content_responsive_1'> <script> googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('psn_content_responsive_1'); }); </script> </div> </div> </div> <p>Getting a third at-bat against a lefty in the game, <a rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/marshbr02.shtml?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=phillysportsnetwork.com&utm_campaign=2025-02-27_br">Brandon Marsh</a> faced off against <a rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/h/hillti01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=phillysportsnetwork.com&utm_campaign=2025-02-27_br">Tim Hill</a>. The Phillies left fielder battled once again. This time, Brandon worked a 10-pitch walk against the veteran reliever. Another example of improvement for Marsh. </p> <p><a rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/r/rojasjo03.shtml?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=phillysportsnetwork.com&utm_campaign=2025-02-27_br">Johan Rojas</a> crushed a baseball this afternoon for his first Spring Training home run. Facing Rodon, Rojas worked back from a 0-2 count. On the 7th pitch of the at-bat, he connected with a fastball into the right field berm. This gave the Phillies a 2-0 lead in the second. </p><div class="ad-container card-ad-container"> <div class="responsive-ad">  <div id='psn_content_responsive_2'> <script> googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('psn_content_responsive_2'); }); </script> </div> </div> </div> <p><a rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/a/arroych01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=phillysportsnetwork.com&utm_campaign=2025-02-27_br">Christian Arroyo</a> is fighting hard for a roster spot. Arroyo was added to camp as a non-roster invitee on February 13th by the Phillies. Since then, he has proven he is a capable bench bat. His second hit of the game was an RBI single, driving home <a rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/stubbga01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=phillysportsnetwork.com&utm_campaign=2025-02-27_br">Garrett Stubbs</a> and making it a 4-2 Phillies lead. </p> <p><a rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/sosaed01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=phillysportsnetwork.com&utm_campaign=2025-02-27_br">Edmundo Sosa</a> drove home a run with an RBI double. This was a ball that was dropped but ruled a hit due to the difficulty of the play. He also beat out an infield single against <a rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/v/volpean01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=phillysportsnetwork.com&utm_campaign=2025-02-27_br">Anthony Volpe</a> in the 5th. </p> <p><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=lantig000raf&utm_medium=linker&utm_source=phillysportsnetwork.com&utm_campaign=2025-02-27_br" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Rafael Lantigua</a> homered in his first at-bat of the game. With two outs, he drove a ball opposite field and into the grass. At the time, it extended the Phillies lead to 6-3. </p> <p>The combination of <a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/a/alvarjo03.shtml?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=phillysportsnetwork.com&utm_campaign=2025-02-27_br" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Jose Alvarado</a>, <a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/r/romanjo03.shtml?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=phillysportsnetwork.com&utm_campaign=2025-02-27_br" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Jordan Romano</a>, and <a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/k/kerkeor01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=phillysportsnetwork.com&utm_campaign=2025-02-27_br" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Orion Kerkering</a> was stellar. The trio combined for 5 strikeouts and all set the Yankees down in order. Fireballer John McMillon shined once again with two strikeouts. McMillon has an outside chance of taking the final bullpen spot, but he should get an extended look with his performance so far. </p> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="2900" height="1933" src="https://phillysportsnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025-02-26T205503Z_1891813372_MT1USATODAY25518470_RTRMADP_3_MLB-SPRING-TRAINING-PHILADELPHIA-PHILLIES-AT-TORONTO-BLUE-JAYS.jpg?resize=1200,800" alt="Phillies Harper" class="wp-image-119930" srcset="https://phillysportsnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025-02-26T205503Z_1891813372_MT1USATODAY25518470_RTRMADP_3_MLB-SPRING-TRAINING-PHILADELPHIA-PHILLIES-AT-TORONTO-BLUE-JAYS.jpg 2900w, https://phillysportsnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025-02-26T205503Z_1891813372_MT1USATODAY25518470_RTRMADP_3_MLB-SPRING-TRAINING-PHILADELPHIA-PHILLIES-AT-TORONTO-BLUE-JAYS.jpg?resize=700,467 700w, https://phillysportsnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025-02-26T205503Z_1891813372_MT1USATODAY25518470_RTRMADP_3_MLB-SPRING-TRAINING-PHILADELPHIA-PHILLIES-AT-TORONTO-BLUE-JAYS.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https://phillysportsnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025-02-26T205503Z_1891813372_MT1USATODAY25518470_RTRMADP_3_MLB-SPRING-TRAINING-PHILADELPHIA-PHILLIES-AT-TORONTO-BLUE-JAYS.jpg?resize=1200,800 1200w, https://phillysportsnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025-02-26T205503Z_1891813372_MT1USATODAY25518470_RTRMADP_3_MLB-SPRING-TRAINING-PHILADELPHIA-PHILLIES-AT-TORONTO-BLUE-JAYS.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https://phillysportsnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025-02-26T205503Z_1891813372_MT1USATODAY25518470_RTRMADP_3_MLB-SPRING-TRAINING-PHILADELPHIA-PHILLIES-AT-TORONTO-BLUE-JAYS.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w, https://phillysportsnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025-02-26T205503Z_1891813372_MT1USATODAY25518470_RTRMADP_3_MLB-SPRING-TRAINING-PHILADELPHIA-PHILLIES-AT-TORONTO-BLUE-JAYS.jpg?resize=384,256 384w, https://phillysportsnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025-02-26T205503Z_1891813372_MT1USATODAY25518470_RTRMADP_3_MLB-SPRING-TRAINING-PHILADELPHIA-PHILLIES-AT-TORONTO-BLUE-JAYS.jpg?resize=900,600 900w, https://phillysportsnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025-02-26T205503Z_1891813372_MT1USATODAY25518470_RTRMADP_3_MLB-SPRING-TRAINING-PHILADELPHIA-PHILLIES-AT-TORONTO-BLUE-JAYS.jpg?resize=1600,1066 1600w, https://phillysportsnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025-02-26T205503Z_1891813372_MT1USATODAY25518470_RTRMADP_3_MLB-SPRING-TRAINING-PHILADELPHIA-PHILLIES-AT-TORONTO-BLUE-JAYS.jpg?resize=50,33 50w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 2900px) 100vw, 2900px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Feb 26, 2025; Dunedin, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Phillies first base Bryce Harper (3) is hit by a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays in the sixth inning during spring training at TD Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Phillies-Red Sox Preview</h2> <p>Newly acquired starting pitcher <a rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/l/luzarje01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=phillysportsnetwork.com&utm_campaign=2025-02-27_br">Jesus Luzardo</a> will be on the bump for the Phillies against the Boston Red Sox. The Sox will be throwing starter <a rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/crochga01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=phillysportsnetwork.com&utm_campaign=2025-02-27_br">Garrett Crochet</a>, whom the Phillies nearly acquired at the trade deadline in 2024. Luzardo is expected to throw around 25-30 pitches and is expected to toss two innings.</p> <p>Before getting belted by a ball in Wednesday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays, <a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/h/harpebr03.shtml?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=phillysportsnetwork.com&utm_campaign=2025-02-27_br" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Bryce Harper</a> was slated to play in Friday’s Grapefruit League matchup. Other than a bruise, Harper is fully healthy and able to play if the Phillies choose to <a href="https://phillysportsnetwork.com/2025/02/26/joe-ross-pivotal-role-phillies/">enter him in the lineup</a>. Bryce took ground balls before Thursday’s game on the side fields with infield coach Bobby Dickerson.</p> <p>The game will be televised on NBC Sports Philadelphia+.</p> <p>*Photos/Videos from the Phillies-Yankees can be found on X/Twitter @MattWatsonMedia.</p> <p><strong><em>Mandatory Credit: Dave Nelson-Imagn Images</em></strong></p> <p></p> </div> <div class="article-footer"> <div class="addthis_inline_share_toolbox"></div> <div class="author-meta"> <h3 class="about-the-author">About the Author</h3> <div class="meta-box author-meta-box"> <img alt='' src='https://phillysportsnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Headshot-scaled.jpg?w=192&h=192&crop=1' srcset='https://phillysportsnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Headshot-scaled.jpg?w=192&h=192&crop=1 2x' class='avatar avatar-128 photo' height='128' width='128' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/> <div class="metadata author-metadata"> <h4 class="meta-name author-name"><a href="https://phillysportsnetwork.com/author/mattwatson/">Matt Watson</a></h4> <p>Matt Watson is a Phillies beat reporter for Metro Philadelphia. 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