The Phillies faced their biggest game in recent memory Sunday night. The visiting Cardinals sat just ahead of them in the playoff race, and they’d split the first two games of the weekend series.
No problem. Their most important player was ready to go.
That’s right. There’s a strong argument to be made that starter Zack Wheeler, not MVP Bryce Harper, is the Phillies’ most important player. That’s because there’s a strong argument to be made that, when considering consistent excellence and durability, Wheeler’s the best starter in the game.
