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Salisbury: On the night Bryce Harper returns, Zack Wheeler delivers another gem as Phillies’ starting staff completes stellar June

July 1, 2025

Jun 30, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies first base Bryce Harper (3) on deck during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

It was showtime Monday night at Citizens Bank Park. Fireworks. The Showman. And, of course, the Phillies starting pitching staff.
And with apologies to the annual (almost) July 4th pyrotechnics display – always one of the best in baseball – and the return of Bryce Harper, aka The Showman to teammates and witnesses of Bedlam at the Bank and other memorable performances, the real star of this show was the starting pitching.
Has been all season.
Especially in the month of June.
2.35.
That was the majors-best ERA of Phillies starting pitchers in 27 games in June.
Shame the bats were sporadic and occasionally downright cold in the month. Even with all that excellent starting pitching, the Phils ...

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