Texas’ three losses were nearly identical as Philadelphia’s elite pitching squashed any early momentum the Rangers had built.

The Philadelphia Phillies and Texas Rangers met for a three-game series this weekend, with the Phillies taking all three games, outscoring the Rangers 16-5 in the series.

Zack Wheeler prefers to stay on a strict routine. He has been outspoken in the past about wanting to pitch on regular rest whenever possible, eschewing extra days off. But his start Sunday against the Texas Rangers was two days later than usual.