The Philadelphia Phillies eked out an extra-inning victory over the Washington Nationals, overcoming MacKenzie Gore's dominant performance and a record number of strikeouts.

Wheeler, making his second straight Opening Day start, was second in voting last season for the award that goes to the National League’s top pitcher, as he was in 2021. Wheeler is coming off his winningest season, going 16-7, while also compiling his lowest career ERA at 2.57.

The jeers greeted the announcement of Bryce Harper's name during pregame introductions at Nationals Park on Thursday. And when he stepped to the plate in the top of the first inning. Again in the fourth.