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Phillies PGL crew reacts to ‘terrible' & ‘uninspired' loss to Brewers

Phillies PGL crew reacts to ‘terrible' & ‘uninspired' loss to Brewers

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What happened to Zack Wheeler and the Phillies in game two vs. Braves?
Zack Wheeler was cruising through the first three innings, until the wheels fell off in the 4th. The Phillies PGL crew breaks down the 9-3 loss to the Braves in the second game of Thursday's doubleheader.What happened to Zack Wheeler and the Phillies in game two vs. Braves? originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia

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