Phillies beat Reds 4‑1 on Tuesday, with Zack Wheeler delivering a career‑high 14 strikeouts in seven innings. Wheeler tossed 104 pitches, allowed only four hits and a single run, and kept the Reds off balance. The victory gave the club a 9‑1 record and a spot near the top of the NL East.

Kyle Schwarber followed Wheeler’s effort with his 31st homer of the season, a two‑run blast that helped build a 3‑0 cushion in the third inning. Jhoan Duran closed the game with his 22nd save, striking out the final three batters. Reds starter Andrew Abbott lasted six innings, striking out eight but yielding three earned runs and a total of five hits.

Despite the win, Wheeler was left off the All‑Star roster, a snub he publicly criticized. He said the omission “pisses me off” and that his numbers warranted inclusion. Schwarber echoed the frustration, noting the team’s recurring disappointment with the selection process.

The loss and the snub may fuel the Phillies’ fire as the Midsummer Classic approaches at Citizens Bank Park next Tuesday. With the team’s record hovering near 9‑1, the win keeps them in contention for a division crown and preserves momentum heading into the All‑Star break.