Zack Wheeler pitches Phillies to 3-0 victory that stops 7-game win streak for Guardians

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Zack Wheeler pitched six shutout innings and Bryson Stott hit a two-run single as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated Cleveland 3-0 on Saturday, ending the Guardians' seven-game winning streak.

After the start was delayed nearly two hours by rain, Wheeler (4-0) allowed just two hits and struck out six while running his scoreless streak to 13 innings.

Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sánchez tossed eight sharp innings Friday against Cleveland, extending his shutout streak to 37 2/3 innings over his last five outings.

The resurgent Phillies have won all six of Wheeler's starts this season since the right-hander returned from surgery last September for a blood clot discovered in his right shoulder.

Stott broke a scoreless tie in the fourth with a two-out, two-run single. That gave him 20 RBIs this month, most in the National League.

Bryce Harper had his sixth three-hit game of the season — fourth in May — and scored twice. A trio of Philadelphia relievers finished the three-hitter, with Jhoan Duran earning his ninth save as the Phillies (26-26) snapped a three-game skid.

Slade Cecconi (3-5) was charged with three runs and six hits in five-plus innings. He didn't get much help from his offense, which mustered only a double each from Rhys Hoskins, Chase DeLauter and Travis Bazzana. The Guardians didn't get a runner to third base until the ninth.

Philadelphia tacked on a run with two outs in the sixth when reliever Matt Festa walked Adolis García with the bases loaded.

The first pitch was delayed for 1 hour, 56 minutes.

Cleveland LHP Parker Messick (5-1, 2.45 ERA) faces RHP Andrew Painter (1-4, 5.77) in the series finale Sunday.

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Cleveland Guardians pitcher Slade Cecconi throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians, Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

Rain water collects on glass prior to the start of a baseball game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Cleveland Guardians, Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper, right, high-fives teammates after scoring on a single hit by Bryson Stott during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians, Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians, Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

CLEVELAND (AP) — Turns out, Taylor Swift likes basketball, too.

The global music superstar sat courtside at Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals on Saturday night along with fiance and Cleveland native Travis Kelce as the Cavaliers hosted the New York Knicks desperately needing a win in the series.

Swift and Kelce, who recently signed a 3-year, $54 million contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, took their seats in Rocket Arena shortly before the opening tip. Their appearance caused a stir as fans reacted to seeing the power couple together.

Kelce didn't need long to settle in and was animated while cheering for the Cavs.

Swift became a staple at Chiefs home games when she began dating Kelce a few years ago. She also accompanied him to Game 1 of the AL Championship Series at Yankee Stadium in 2024.

Kelce has attended Cavs games in the past and he and his brother, Jason, were celebrated with a bobblehead giveaway by Cleveland in 2024.

The couple announced their engagement last year and there are reports they'll get married sometime this summer.

The Knicks have a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series after winning twice at Madison Square Garden.

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce watch the first half of Game 3 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series between the New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland, Saturday, May 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Tim Phillis)

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce watch the first half of Game 3 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series between the New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland, Saturday, May 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Tim Phillis)

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce watch the first half of Game 3 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series between the New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland, Saturday, May 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Tim Phillis)

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce watch the first half of Game 3 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series between the New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland, Saturday, May 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Tim Phillis)

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce watch the first half of Game 3 in the Eastern Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series between the New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland, Saturday, May 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Tim Phillis)