Abel, who faces an uncertain future with the trade deadline approaching, struggled with his control, allowing five walks in 1⅔ innings.

Max Kepler and Brandon Marsh each homered and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the San Diego Padres 5-1 on Wednesday night to earn a doubleheader split. Kepler hit his 10th homer of the season — a two-run shot off San Diego starter Dylan Cease (3-8) in the fourth inning — to put the Phillies ahead 2-1.

The threat of severe weather in Philadelphia has led the Phillies to postpone their game tonight vs. the San Diego Padres.

Philadelphia took the series opener 4-0 in Bryce Harper ’s return and the strong pitching of Zack Wheeler. Harper recorded a walk and two outs in three at-bats, while Wheeler recorded 10 strikeouts to zero walks over 8.0 shutout innings of work.

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The San Diego Padres visit the Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday for the second game of their 3-game series and the first of their doubleheader.