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9 straight! Phillies match best win run in 11 years, top Diamondbacks
PHILADELPHIA - Zack Wheeler spent a few days away from the Phillies this week because his wife was ready to welcome their second child. He was an antsy parent — and pitcher, too, checking the box scores to see if Philadelphia could stay perfect in his absence."I was just hoping that it would come back around to me and I could keep it going," Wheeler said.Sure enough, Wheeler's daughter was born Tuesday and four days later the staff ace led the Phillies to their longest winning streak in 11 years.He struck out eight over six sharp innings, Bryson Stott hit a two-run homer and the Phillies won their ninth straight game, a 4-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday.The Phillies have won nine straight for the first time July 29-Aug.