I’ll say it anyway: Zack Wheeler is the best pitcher in the game right now and Sunday, it was all on display. In a game that was as complete as one can be without it being perfect, Wheeler staked his claim to the apex of the game by thoroughly dominating the Cincinnati Reds.

The Phillies won, 3-1, but Burns went 4 2/3 innings. He exited having blanked the National League East-leading Phillies (53-37) but was charged with an earned run when reliever Sam Moll entered the game and allowed a game-tying double to Middletown-native Kyle Schwarber.

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