With ailing ace, Phillies pummel Dodgers behind Trea Turner, Kyle Schwarber

Bryce Harper, Shohei Ohtani

Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani, left, and Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper stand near first base during the third inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, July 9, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) APAP

PHILADELPHIA - Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper were activated from the injured list and returned to the Phillies’ lineup on Tuesday in a series-opening 10-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.

But the Phillies have another injury concern as ace Zack Wheeler left the game with left low back tightness after five innings. The All-Star right-hander was cruising before giving up a home run and walking two batters before escaping the fifth inning without allowing another run.

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