The left-hander struck out 12 in 6 1/3 dominant innings Tuesday in a win over the Seattle Mariners. He allowed two runs - one was inherited - and his season ERA is now 2.46, Incredibly, he threw 26 of 27 first-pitch strikes. Sanchez left the field to a standing ovation.

It’s not closure, and it’s not certainty, but it’s something close to both. The Phillies and their fans now know why Zack Wheeler won’t pitch for them again this year. Last week he was found to have a blood clot on the right side of his upper body.

Wheeler was diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome and will require additional surgery that’s expected to sideline him for six to eight months, the team announced Saturday.