Phillies Win 5-2 Over Pirates Behind Wheeler, Stott

The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2, powered by strong performances from Zack Wheeler and Bryson Stott. Wheeler pitched six shutout innings, allowing just three hits and a walk, extending his scoreless streak to 16 innings and improving to a 5-1 record. Stott contributed significantly with a 2-for-5 performance, including a 411-foot home run and three RBIs, driving in runs in the third and fourth innings to help build a 4-0 lead. Despite a recent slump in May, Stott has maintained a .263 average with four home runs, 24 RBIs, and nine stolen bases this season, often hitting leadoff against right-handed starters. Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber also contributed offensively, with Harper reaching base 11 times in his last 17 plate appearances. The Pirates struggled offensively, not advancing a runner past second base until a ninth-inning two-run homer, marking a difficult May with a 3-12 record.