Still Undefeated

Zack Wheeler was absolutely brilliant on Saturday, pitching seven innings and allowing just one hit and striking out 10. And he drove in two runs for good measure. It was probably the best Phillies pitching performance since Roy Halladay's playoff no-hitter. Wheeler dominated the Braves.

The pitching has been everything you could ask for and more after two games. Wheeler, Archie Bradley, and Hector Neris retired the last 23 hitters they faced today. Neris struck out the side in the ninth. Wheeler's fastball averaged 97 mph. The first pitch he threw was 99. The last was 97. And the bullpen has not allowed a run in 5.1 innings so far. 

It's games like this that get your imagination going and wondering just how good this team can be. They're already assured of winning the series against the Braves, and a sweep would be so sweet. But to win two of out every three at home and play at least .500 on the road is a great way to make sure you're playing baseball in October.