Realmuto's 3-run double and Wheeler's strong pitching help Phillies beat Tigers 5-0 to win series

DETROIT (AP) — J.T. Realmuto hit a three-run double in the sixth inning and Zack Wheeler struck out 10 in six scoreless innings, helping the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Detroit Tigers 5-0 on Sunday to win their three-game series before the All-Star break.

Wheeler (10-1) allowed just two hits in his first start since he was critical of Major League Baseball's decision to exclude him from the Midsummer Classic following his previous outing.

Tarik Skubal (5-5) gave up two runs on four hits and a walk while striking out five in five-plus innings.

Tigers manager A.J. Hinch replaced the two-time Cy Young Award winner after Bryce Harper led off the sixth inning with an infield single and put Keider Montero on the mound. Realmuto later cleared the bases with a double and scored on Bryson Stott's single, pushing Philadelphia's lead to 5-0.

Kyle Schwarber hit a full-count, two-out RBI single off Skubal to break a scoreless tie in the third and scored Realmuto, who was hit by a pitch to start the inning.

Wheeler, meanwhile, didn't let Detroit generate much offense.

During the game, the Phillies announced Cristopher Sánchez will start for the National League on Tuesday night in the All-Star Game in his home ballpark.

Tigers infielder Kevin McGonigle, a 21-year-old rookie, also earned a spot in the Midsummer Classic in Philadelphia and said he's looking forward to the experience near his hometown and the high school he attended before Detroit drafted in 2023.

Phillies manager Don Mattingly said before the game that he wasn't ready to announce the team's pitching plan after the break.

Tigers RHP Troy Melton (5-1, 1.82) is scheduled to start against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night.

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Detroit Tigers second baseman Zach McKinstry flips the ball to first base for an out on a Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper ground ball during the third inning Sunday, July 12, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch, left, takes the ball from pitcher Tarik Skubal (29) against the Philadelphia Phillies during the sixth inning Sunday, July 12, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal reacts to striking out Philadelphia Phillies' Kyle Schwarber to end the fifth inning Sunday, July 12, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler throws against the Detroit Tigers during the first inning Sunday, July 12, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Philadelphia Phillies' J.T. Realmuto celebrates after scoring against the Detroit Tigers during the third inning Sunday, July 12, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Residents in some Philadelphia neighborhoods and surrounding counties were cleaning up Sunday from widespread damage caused by a line of severe, short thunderstorms that passed through.

The storms, called microbursts, passed through Saturday afternoon, downing trees and power lines, flooding a handful of streets and causing structural damage. A building that collapsed in a West Philadelphia neighborhood threw bricks into the street, crushing cars and blocking trolley tracks.

The National Weather Service said at least four of the microbursts brought straight-line wind gusts of 60 to 70 mph (97 to 113 kph) to Montgomery and Philadelphia counties between about 2:30 and 3:15 p.m. Saturday. Despite speculation that the damage — including part of a roof torn off a Philadelphia Housing Authority apartment building — had been caused by a tornado, NWS officials confirmed the straight-line winds were to blame.

The microbursts in Philadelphia were among a range of severe weather across the U.S. this weekend that included heatwaves, flooding and wildfires.

In a news release early Sunday from Philadelphia officials, Mayor Cherelle Parker said she had toured the damage in multiple neighborhoods in her city throughout Saturday afternoon and evening. The city issued a Declaration of Disaster Emergency related to the storms.

“Every level of government is working together today, tonight, and for as long as it takes to respond to this storm, restore services, and help our residents recover. That is our commitment,” she said.

Philadelphia Housing Authority officials said 11 residential units were affected by the roof and water damage at its apartment building. All residents were safely evacuated to temporary shelter before being relocated to a nearby hotel.

Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management staff also helped evacuate at least one private residential property because of damage as well, city officials said.

This image taken from video shows authorities inspecting a car lying half-submerged in water on a Philadelphia street on Sunday, July 12, 2026 after a line of severe, short thunderstorms passed through the city the day before. (WPVI-TV/6ABC via AP)

This image taken from video shows authorities inspecting a car lying half-submerged in water on a Philadelphia street on Sunday, July 12, 2026 after a line of severe, short thunderstorms passed through the city the day before. (WPVI-TV/6ABC via AP)

This image taken from video shows a broken tree branch on a street, Sunday, July 12, 2026 after a line of severe, short thunderstorms passed through the city the day before in Philadelphia. (WPVI-TV/6ABC via AP)